Marcus Svensson

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Marcus Svensson
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Personal information
NationalitySwedish
Born (1990-03-22) 22 March 1990 (age 34)
Sport
CountryFlag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
Sport Shooting
Medal record
Men's shooting
Representing Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
Olympic Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2016 Rio de Janeiro Skeet
World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2019 Lonato del Garda Skeet team
European Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2023 Kraków-Małopolska Skeet
European Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2017 Baku Skeet team

Marcus Svensson (born 22 March 1990) is a Swedish sport shooter. [1] At the 2012 Summer Olympics he competed in the Men's skeet, finishing in 7th place. [2] At the 2016 Summer Olympics he competed in the Men's skeet and finished in second place, earning a silver medal for his native Sweden. [2]

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References

  1. "Marcus Svensson". London 2012. The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Limited. Archived from the original on 30 July 2012. Retrieved 13 September 2012.
  2. 1 2 "Marcus Svensson Bio, Stats, and Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 2020-04-17. Retrieved 2019-06-15.