Kjell Bäckman, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Kjell Bäckman

Swedish speed skater

Date of Birth: 21-Feb-1934

Place of Birth: Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County, Sweden

Date of Death: 09-Jan-2019

Profession: speed skater

Nationality: Sweden

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About Kjell Bäckman

  • Kjell Hilding "Tjalle" Bäckman (21 February 1934 – 9 January 2019) was a Swedish speed skater.
  • He competed at the 1960 Winter Olympics in the 5000 m and 10000 m events and won a bronze medal in the 10000 m; all three medalists of that event broke the previous world record.
  • Nationally he won four long-distance titles: in the 5000 m (1959, 1961) and 10000 m (1959, 1960).

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