Torkel Persson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameTorkel•Persson
Used nameTorkel•Persson
Born21 June 1894 in Undersåker, Åre, Jämtland (SWE)
Died6 August 1972 in Rönnöfors, Krokom, Jämtland (SWE)
AffiliationsÖstersunds SK, Östersund (SWE)
NOC Sweden

Biography

Torkel Persson was a Swedish cross-country skier. Persson competed in two events at the 1924 Chamonix Olympics. Persson finished in fifth place in the 50 kilometres and in ninth place in the 18 kilometres.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1924 Winter Olympics Cross Country Skiing (Skiing) SWE Torkel Persson
18 kilometres, Men (Olympic) 9
50 kilometres, Men (Olympic) 5