Sonja Johannesson

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Sonja Johannesson
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Representing Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
Women's ski orienteering
World Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1977 Velingrad Classic
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1977 Velingrad Relay

Sonja Johannesson is a Swedish ski-orienteering competitor. She won a silver medal in the classic distance at the 1977 World Ski Orienteering Championships in Velingrad, and a silver medal in the relay. [1]

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References

  1. "World Ski Orienteering Championships". International Orienteering Federation. Archived from the original on 17 June 2007. Retrieved 16 June 2009.