Mikael Andersson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameBo Mikael•Andersson
Used nameMikael•Andersson
Born6 July 1959 in Kiruna, Norrbotten (SWE)
Measurements187 cm / 88 kg
AffiliationsIF Björklöven, Umeå (SWE)
NOC Sweden
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Mikael Andersson played for four clubs during his career – Kiruna AIF (1975-79), MoDo AUK (1979-83), IF Björklöven (1983-88, 1992-94), and Västra Frölunda HC 1988-92). With Björklöven, Andersson won a Swedish title in 1987. Internationally, Andersson won Olympic bronze in 1988 and was a World Champion in 1987. He was awarded the Stora Grabbars Märke (Big Boys’ Badge) #142 in ice hockey. After finishing his sporting career, Andersson worked as an ice hockey coach with IF Björklöven, Timrå IK and Luleå HF.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1988 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey (Ice Hockey) SWE Mikael Andersson
Ice Hockey, Men (Olympic) Sweden 3 Bronze

Special Notes