Jan Ivar "Janne" Halvarsson (26 December 1942 – 5 May 2020) was a Swedish cross-country skier.
Career He competed at the 1968 Winter Olympics in the 15, 30, 50 and 4 × 10 km events and won a silver medal in the relay, finishing fifth in the 15 km and seventh in the 50 km. He won a bronze medal in the 4 × 10 km relay at the 1970 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships.
During his skiing career Halvarsson was known for his waxing skills. Therefore, after retiring he was invited to cover this area at the Swedish national team, but left after quarrels with the skiing federation. He later ran a joiner’s workshop in Hammerdal.
Halvarsson died on 5 May 2020, aged 77.Biographical information: Jan Halvarsson, Olympedia.Death notice
Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).
Olympic Games 1 medal – (1 silver) Year Age 15 km 30 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1968 25 5 12 7 Silver
World Championships 1 medal – (1 bronze) Year Age 15 km 30 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1966 23 — — 8 — 1970 27 — — — Bronze
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World Championship results