Karl-Erik Åström

Medal record
Men's cross-country skiing
Representing  Sweden
World Championships
	1950 Lake Placid	18 km
	1950 Lake Placid	4 x 10 km

Karl-Erik Åström (18 April 1924 - 9 December 1993^[1]) was a Swedish cross-country skier who competed in the 1950s. He won two gold medals at the 1950 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in the 18 km and the 4 x 10 km.

Career

Karl-Erik Åström made his only appearance in the international stage during the 1950 Nordic World Ski Championship which was held in Rumford, Maine. After being a reserve for the Swedish team in the 1948 Winter Olympics held in St. Moritz, he was selected in the same spot in 1950 but was then granted a spot in the men's cross country which was held on 3 February where he claimed the gold medal ahead of fellow Swedish competitor Enar Josefsson who was the favourite leading into the race.^[2] Two days later, he would be part of the Swedish team that won the 4x10km relay with Nils Täpp, Martin Lundström and Enar Josefsson.^[3]

Cross-country skiing results

All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).^[4]

World Championships

• 2 medals – (2 gold)

References

External links

• Karl-Erik Åström at the International Ski and Snowboard Federation