Hans-Gunnar Liljenwall, Date of Birth, Place of Birth
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Place of Birth: Jönköping, Jönköping County, Sweden
About Hans-Gunnar Liljenwall
- Hans-Gunnar Liljenwall (born 9 July 1941) is a Swedish modern pentathlete who caused the disqualification of the Swedish team at the 1968 Summer Olympics for alcohol use.
- Liljenwall was the first athlete to be disqualified at the Olympics for drug use, following the introduction of anti-doping regulations by the International Olympic Committee in 1967.
- Liljenwall reportedly had "two beers" to calm his nerves before the pistol shooting event.
- The Swedish team eventually had to return their bronze medals.Liljenwall also participated in the 1964 and 1972 Olympics.
- In 1964 he finished 11th individually and fourth with the team, and in 1972 he placed 25th and fifth, respectively.
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