Lars-Göran Arwidson
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Lars-Göran Arwidson (born 4 April 1946 in Malung
) is a Swedish biathlete
. He competed at the 1968, 1972 and 1976 Winter Olympics.
At the 1968 Winter Olympics
in Grenoble
, he won a bronze medal with the Swedish relay team, in 4 x 7.5 km relay, and finished 17th in the 20 km. At the 1972 Winter Olympics
in Sapporo, he won a bronze medal in the 20 km, and finished 5th in the relay.
Malung
Malung is a locality and the seat of Malung-Sälen Municipality, Dalarna County, Sweden, with 5,146 inhabitants in 2005.-Overview:Malung is home to Malungs Folkhögskola, a few kilometers outside downtown. Specialized courses include folk music, dance, mountaineering and health.-External links:*...
) is a Swedish biathlete
Biathlon
Biathlon is a term used to describe any sporting event made up of two disciplines. However, biathlon usually refers specifically to the winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting...
. He competed at the 1968, 1972 and 1976 Winter Olympics.
At the 1968 Winter Olympics
1968 Winter Olympics
The 1968 Winter Olympics, officially known as the X Olympic Winter Games, were a winter multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1968 in Grenoble, France and opened on 6 February. Thirty-seven countries participated...
in Grenoble
Grenoble
Grenoble is a city in southeastern France, at the foot of the French Alps where the river Drac joins the Isère. Located in the Rhône-Alpes region, Grenoble is the capital of the department of Isère...
, he won a bronze medal with the Swedish relay team, in 4 x 7.5 km relay, and finished 17th in the 20 km. At the 1972 Winter Olympics
1972 Winter Olympics
The 1972 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XI Olympic Winter Games, were a winter multi-sport event which was celebrated from February 3 to February 13, 1972 in Sapporo, Hokkaidō, Japan...
in Sapporo, he won a bronze medal in the 20 km, and finished 5th in the relay.