Evert Gunnarsson

Sven Evert Gunnarsson (28 December 1929 – 30 November 2022) was a Swedish rower. In his early career he competed in the coxless pair. Together with Bernt Torberntsson he won the 1949 European Championships, but had no success at the 1948 and 1952 Olympics. He then changed to coxed fours and eights and won three silver medals at the 1955 European Championships[1] and 1956 Olympics.[2][3]

Evert Gunnarsson
Gunnarsson (left) and Bernt Torberntsson at the 1949 European championships
Personal information
Born28 December 1929
Ljungskile, Sweden
Died30 November 2022 (aged 92)
Sport
SportRowing
ClubKungälvs Simsällskap, Kungälv
Roddklubben Three Towns
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1956 MelbourneCoxed four
European Rowing Championships
Gold medal – first place 1949 Amsterdam Coxless pair
Silver medal – second place 1955 Ghent Coxed four
Silver medal – second place 1955 Ghent Eights

References
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  1. Rudern – Europameisterschaften Herren Zweier ohne Steuermann, Vierer m.Stm., Achter. sport-komplett.de
  2. Evert Gunnarsson. sports-reference.com
  3. Evert Gunnarsson. Swedish Olympic Committee


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