Oskar Lindberg (skier)
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Oskar Lindberg was a Swedish cross-country skier
. He came second in the first Vasaloppet
in 1922 (after his team mate from IFK Norsjö, Ernst Alm
), and won himself the second race in 1923.
Cross-country skiing
Cross-country skiing is a winter sport in which participants propel themselves across snow-covered terrain using skis and poles...
. He came second in the first Vasaloppet
Vasaloppet
Vasaloppet is an annual long distance cross-country ski race held on the first Sunday of March in northwestern Dalarna, Sweden between the village of Sälen and town of Mora. It is the oldest, one of the longest, and in popular consideration the biggest cross-country ski race in the world...
in 1922 (after his team mate from IFK Norsjö, Ernst Alm
Ernst Alm
Ernst Alm was a Swedish cross country skier who competed in the 1924 Winter Olympics. He finished sixth in the 50 kilometre event. Alm also won the first Vasaloppet in 1922 and is still the youngest to have done so.-External links:*...
), and won himself the second race in 1923.