Oskar Elofsson

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Oskar Elofsson
Personal information
NationalityFlag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
Born (1998-09-24) 24 September 1998 (age 26)
Sport
SportFreestyle skiing
EventMoguls
ClubLandskrona Ski Club

Oskar Elofsson (born 24 September 1998) is a Swedish freestyle skier. [1] He competed in the 2022 Winter Olympics. [2]

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Career

Elofsson began moguls skiing at the age of 11. He reached his first career podium on the World Cup tour in 2018, finishing second in dual moguls in Thaiwoo. [3] He finished 26th out of 30 competitors in the first qualifying round in the men's moguls event at the 2022 Winter Olympics. [4] He then finished 12th out of 20 competitors in the second qualifying round, eliminating him from the competition.

Personal life

Elofsson's older brother Felix is also a freestyle skier and competed at the 2018 and 2022 Winter Olympics. [5] [6]

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References

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  2. "Oskar ELOFSSON Biography, Olympic Medals, Records and Age". International Olympic Committee .
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