Peter Olofsson

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Peter Olofsson (born 15 June 1957) is a former Swedish handball player who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics. [1]

In 1984 he finished fifth with the Swedish team in the Olympic tournament. [1] He played all six matches and scored 19 goals.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Peter Olofsson" (in Swedish). Swedish Olympic Committee. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 12 May 2010.