Roland Hedlund (born 1942) is a former Swedish cross-country skier who competed internationally in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He is best known for his participation in the 1968 Winter Olympics and for winning multiple Swedish national championships in various cross-country skiing disciplines.
Biography
Born in Sweden in 1942, Roland Hedlund emerged as a prominent figure in Swedish cross-country skiing during the 1960s. He represented Malung IF, a well-known sports club in Sweden.
Hedlund's career highlight was his participation in the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble, France. He competed in several events, achieving notable results:
- 15 km: 7th place
- 50 km: 6th place
- 4x10 km relay: 4th place (as part of the Swedish team)
In addition to his Olympic performance, Hedlund was a dominant force in national competitions, securing multiple Swedish championship titles:
- 15 km: 1968
- 30 km: 1969
- 50 km: 1968, 1970
- 4x10 km relay: 1967 (with Malung IF)
His career demonstrated consistent performance at both national and international levels, establishing him as one of Sweden's top cross-country skiers of his era.
Major Achievements
- Winter Olympics:
- 1968 Grenoble: 4th in 4x10 km relay, 6th in 50 km, 7th in 15 km
- Swedish Championships:
- 15 km: Gold (1968)
- 30 km: Gold (1969)
- 50 km: Gold (1968, 1970)
- 4x10 km relay: Gold (1967)
See Also
- Cross-country skiing at the 1968 Winter Olympics
- List of Swedish Olympic cross-country skiers
References
- Information primarily sourced from sports statistics databases and Olympic history records.