Nils Karlsson

Swedish cross-ountry skier (1917-2012) · Sweden · On the map · Athletes · Died at 94

Nils Emanuel Karlsson, better known as Mora-Nisse, was a Swedish cross-country skier. Karlsson won gold in the 50 km event at the 1948 Winter Olympics and nine Vasaloppet victories.

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Stina Nilsson Also at IFK Mora SK
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IFK Mora SK

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Karlsson at the 1948 Olympics

Awards

Holmenkollen Medal1952

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