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Göran Svensson

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Göran Svensson (8 March 1959 – 6 October 1995) was a Swedish discus thrower. He represented Sweden at the 1987 World Championships in Athletics. As a senior, he competed for Söderhamns IF, IF Göta and IF Elfsborg . He won national championships in 1982 and also took a total of four SM-silver. In 1985 he was suspended 18 months for doping. While competing for Brigham Young University he was the 1980 NCAA Champion. After studies in the U.S., he settled there and became a U.S. citizen in 1988. However, he is buried on Norrala Cemetery in Söderhamn.[1]

References

  1. ^ http://www.deseretnews.com/article/635211402/Chip-off-the-old-block--Discus-thrower-continues-a-family-tradition.html?pg=all



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