Agneta Andersson
Encyclopedia
Agneta Monica Andersson (born April 25, 1961 in Karlskoga
, Örebro County
) is a Swedish
sprint canoer
who competed from the early 1980s to the late 1990s. Competing in five Summer Olympics, she won seven medals with three gold (K-1 500 m: 1984
, K-2 500 m: 1984, 1996
), two silvers (K-4 500 m: 1984, K-2 500 m: 1992
), and two bronzes (K-4 500 m: 1992, 1996).
Andersson was awarded the Svenska Dagbladet Gold Medal
in 1996, jointly with Susanne Gunnarsson
.
She also won eleven medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with a gold (K-2 500 m: 1993
), three silvers (K-1 500 m: 1982
, K-2 500 m: 1981
, K-4 500 m: 1993), and seven bronzes (K-1 500 m: 1981, 1985
, 1987
; K-2 500 m: 1982, 1983
, 1985, 1991
).
Karlskoga
Karlskoga is a locality and the seat of Karlskoga Municipality in Örebro County, Sweden with 27,500 inhabitants in 2005.-Geography:It is located at the northern shore of lake Möckeln, and the small settlement was initially called Möckelns bodar...
, Örebro County
Örebro County
Örebro County is a county or län in central Sweden. It borders the counties of Västra Götaland, Värmland, Dalarna, Västmanland, Södermanland and Östergötland.- Province :...
) is a Swedish
Sweden
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sprint canoer
Canoe racing
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who competed from the early 1980s to the late 1990s. Competing in five Summer Olympics, she won seven medals with three gold (K-1 500 m: 1984
1984 Summer Olympics
The 1984 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held in Los Angeles, California, United States in 1984...
, K-2 500 m: 1984, 1996
1996 Summer Olympics
The 1996 Summer Olympics of Atlanta, officially known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and unofficially known as the Centennial Olympics, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States....
), two silvers (K-4 500 m: 1984, K-2 500 m: 1992
1992 Summer Olympics
The 1992 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event celebrated in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, in 1992. The International Olympic Committee voted in 1986 to separate the Summer and Winter Games, which had been held in the same...
), and two bronzes (K-4 500 m: 1992, 1996).
Andersson was awarded the Svenska Dagbladet Gold Medal
Svenska Dagbladet Gold Medal
The Svenska Dagbladet Gold Medal is an annual award "for the most significant Swedish sports achievement of the year". It has been awarded by a jury led by the Swedish morning paper Svenska Dagbladet since 1925. According to its statutes the Medal may be awarded in November or December to either...
in 1996, jointly with Susanne Gunnarsson
Susanne Gunnarsson
Susanne Gunnarsson is a Swedish sprint canoer who competed from the early 1980s to the late 1990s...
.
She also won eleven medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with a gold (K-2 500 m: 1993
1993 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships
The 1993 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships were held in Copenhagen, Denmark for the third time. The Danish city had hosted the event previously in 1950 and 1970....
), three silvers (K-1 500 m: 1982
1982 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships
The 1982 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships were held in Belgrade, Yugoslavia for the record fourth time. The Yugoslavian city had host the championships previously in 1971, 1975, and 1978....
, K-2 500 m: 1981
1981 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships
The 1981 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships were held in Nottingham, Great Britain.The men's competition consisted of six Canadian and nine kayak events. Three events were held for the women, all in kayak....
, K-4 500 m: 1993), and seven bronzes (K-1 500 m: 1981, 1985
1985 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships
The 1985 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships were held in Mechelen, Belgium.The men's competition consisted of six Canadian and nine kayak events. Three events were held for the women, all in kayak....
, 1987
1987 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships
The 1987 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships were held in Duisburg, West Germany for the second time. The West German city hosted the championships previously in 1979....
; K-2 500 m: 1982, 1983
1983 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships
The 1983 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships were held in Tampere, Finland for the second time. The Finnish city had host the championships previously in 1973.The men's competition consisted of six Canadian and nine kayak events...
, 1985, 1991
1991 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships
The 1991 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships were held in Paris, France.The men's competition consisted of eight Canadian and nine kayak events. Five events were held for the women, all in kayak...
).