Harald Eriksson (or Ericsson, 22 September 1921 – 20 May 2015) was a Swedish cross-country skier who won the silver medal in the 50 km event at the 1948 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz. The same year he won the 50 km at the Holmenkollen ski festival.[1] He had to withdraw from the 50 km race at the 1952 Games due to a high fever.[2][3]

Harald Eriksson
Personal information
Born22 September 1921
Örträsk, Sweden
Died20 May 2015 (aged 83)
Umeå, Sweden
Sport
SportCross-country skiing
ClubIFK Umeå
Medal record
Men's cross-country skiing
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1948 St. Moritz 50 km

Eriksson served in the Swedish Army in Umeå, but had good opportunities to train because his commander was also chairman of his skiing club. He later worked at a sports shop in Umeå, together with his friends and rivals Gunnar Karlsson and Martin Lundström; the trio formed a successful relay team.[2]

Cross-country skiing results

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All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).[4]

Olympic Games

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  • 1 medal – (1 silver)
 Year   Age   18 km   50 km   4 × 10 km 
 relay 
1948 26 Silver

References

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  1. ^ Skidlegendaren ”Sme-Harald” Eriksson, IFK Umeå har avlidit Archived 15 February 2016 at the Wayback Machine (in Swedish)
  2. ^ a b Harald Ericson. sports-reference.com
  3. ^ Harald Ericson. Swedish Olympic Committee
  4. ^ "ERIKSSON Harald". FIS-Ski. International Ski Federation. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
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