Anders Adamson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full namePer Anders•Adamson
Used nameAnders•Adamson
Nick/petnamesAdam
Born26 July 1957 in Örebro, Örebro (SWE)
Measurements177 cm / 68 kg
AffiliationsÖrebrocyklisterna, Örebro (SWE)
NOC Sweden

Biography

Anders Adamson was the son of Owe Adamson. Anders turned professional after the 1980 Olympics, and had a brief career as a pro, placing 90th at the 1982 Giro d’Italia. Anders’ brother, Stefan Adamsson, never rode in the Olympics, but after winning several Swedish championships, had a successful career as a pro roadie.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1980 Summer Olympics Cycling Road (Cycling) SWE Anders Adamson
Road Race, Individual, Men (Olympic) 44
100 kilometres Team Time Trial, Men (Olympic) Sweden 12

Olympic family relations