Elna Henrikson

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Elna Henrikson
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Country representedFlag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
Medal record
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Pairs figure skating
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Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1923 Kristiania Pairs
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1924 Manchester Pairs

Elna Henrikson was a Swedish figure skater who competed in pair skating.

With partner Kaj af Ekström, she won bronze medals at two World Figure Skating Championships: in 1923 and 1924. [1] [2] [3] [4]

Competitive highlights

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World Championships 3rd3rd
Swedish Championships 1st2nd1st1st

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References

  1. ↑ James R. Hines (22 April 2011). Historical Dictionary of Figure Skating . Scarecrow Press. pp.  283–. ISBN   978-0-8108-7085-7. Elna Henrikson.
  2. ↑ Alice Berman (1 January 1998). Skater's Edge Sourcebook: Ice Skating Resource Guide. Skater's Edge. ISBN   978-0-9643027-1-6.
  3. ↑ Howard Bass (1 January 1974). Let's go skating. Paul. ISBN   978-0-09-121050-2.
  4. ↑ Raymond Flower (1976). The history of skiing and other winter sports . Methuen. Elna Henrikson.

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