 Eva OIsson in March, 1977 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Eva Birgitta Olsson |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Born | 2 September 1951 Stockholm, Sweden |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Cross-country skiing |
| Club | Delsbo IF |
Eva Olsson (born 2 September 1951) is a Swedish former cross-country skier. She competed at the 1972, 1976 and the 1980 Winter Olympics. [1] She was also the flag bearer for Sweden at the 1980 Winter Olympics. [2]
All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS). [3]
| Year | Age | 5 km | 10 km | 3/4 × 5 km relay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 20 | 15 | 23 | 8 |
| 1976 | 24 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| 1980 | 28 | 12 | 10 | 6 |
| Year | Age | 5 km | 10 km | 20 km | 4 × 5 km relay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 26 | 8 | 12 | 7 | 4 |
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