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Nils Backstrom

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Nils Backstrom
Backstrom in 1935
Personal information
BornJune 13, 1901
Ludvika, Sweden
DiedJune 18, 1978 (aged 77)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Sport
SportCross-country skiing
ClubNorfolk Winter Sports Club

Nils Backstrom (June 13, 1901 – June 18, 1978) was an American cross-country skier. Born in Sweden, he immigrated to the United States in 1928. He competed in the 50 km event at the 1932 and 1936 Winter Olympics and placed 19th and 33rd, respectively.[1]

References

  1. ^ Nils Backstrom. sports-reference.com