Anders Törnkvist

Anders Lennart Törnkvist (March 4, 1920 – January 21, 1986) was a Swedish cross-country skier who competed in the late 1940s and early 1950s. He finished fourth in the 50 km event at the 1950 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Lake Placid, New York.[1]

Anders Törnkvist
Full nameAnders Lennart Törnkvist
Born(1920-03-04)March 4, 1920
Mora, Sweden
DiedJanuary 21, 1986(1986-01-21) (aged 65)
Mora, Sweden
Ski clubIFK Mora
Medal record
Men's cross-country skiing
Representing  Sweden
Swedish Championship
Gold medal – first place19453 × 10 km relay
Gold medal – first place19503 × 10 km relay
Gold medal – first place195250 km
Silver medal – second place194550 km
Silver medal – second place194730 km
Silver medal – second place194750 km
Silver medal – second place195050 km
Vasaloppet
Silver medal – second place1947
Silver medal – second place1948
Silver medal – second place1949
Silver medal – second place1954
Bronze medal – third place1944
Bronze medal – third place1945
Bronze medal – third place1951
Holmenkollen Ski Festival
Gold medal – first place195050 km

Törnkvist competed in two Winter Olympic Games in the 50 km event, finishing fifth in 1948 and tenth in 1952.[2]

Cross-country skiing results

All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).[1]

Olympic Games
 Year   Age   18 km   50 km   4 × 10 km 
 relay 
194827—5—
195231—10—

World Championships
 Year   Age   18 km   50 km   4 × 10 km 
 relay 
195029—4—

References
  1. Anders Toernkvist at the International Ski and Snowboard Federation
  2. Olympic 50 km cross country skiing results: 1948-64
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