Einar Granath
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Opening Flagbearer |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Hans Einar•Granath |
| Used name | Einar•Granath |
| Born | 28 October 1936 in Mora, Dalarna (SWE) |
| Died | 5 January 1993 (aged 56 years 2 months 8 days) in Stockholm, Stockholm (SWE) |
| Affiliations | Södertälje SK, Södertälje (SWE) |
| NOC |  Sweden |
Biography
Einar Granath began his ice hockey career with brief stints at Mora IK and Västerås IK before joining Södertälje SK in 1957. A popular player, Granath remained at Södertälje for the next decade where he demonstrated excellent leadership qualities. He made his début for the Swedish national team in 1956, going on to represent the side in 25 matches. At the 1960 Squaw Valley Olympics he played in five matches and scored a goal in Sweden’s 19–0 thrashing against Japan. Granath also had the honour of being the flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony of the Games.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Winter Olympics | Ice Hockey (Ice Hockey) | SWE |
Einar Granath | |||
| Ice Hockey, Men (Olympic) | Sweden | 5 |
Other participations
| Games | Role | NOC | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Winter Olympics | Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony | SWE |
Einar Granath |
List mentions
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Ice Hockey Championships (0–0–1 1960 Squaw Valley (Olympics) bronze)