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{{short description|Swedish cross-country skier}}
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'''Per-Erik Hedlund''' (April 18, 1897 – February 12, 1975) was a [[Sweden|Swedish]] [[cross-country skiing|cross country skier]] who competed in the 1920s and 1930s.
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'''Per-Erik Hedlund''' (18 April 1897 – 12 February 1975) was a [[Sweden|Swedish]] [[cross-country skiing (sport)|cross-country skier]]. He competed in the 18 and 50&nbsp;km events at the 1924 and 1928 Olympics and won the gold medal over 50&nbsp;km in 1928, more than 13 minutes ahead of fellow Swede [[Gustaf Jonsson]]. While competing, he wore a show-white outfit, which was later considered as lucky, and was worn by Swedish Nordic skiers at every [[Winter Olympics]] for the next 48 years.<ref name=sr/><ref name=sok>[http://sok.se/idrottare/idrottare/p/per-erik-hedlund.html Per-Erik Hedlund]. Swedish Olympic Committee</ref>


Hedlund finished sixth in the 50&nbsp;km event, but won the 4 × 10&nbsp;km relay at the [[1933 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships]]. He won the Vasa run in 1926 and 1928. In 1928 Hedlund wanted to share the victory with his best friend [[Sven Utterström]]. They crossed the finish line simultaneously, but gave up their medals after the jury decided to award gold to Hedlund. Hedlund won nine individual Swedish Championships over various distances. He received the [[Svenska Dagbladet Gold Medal]] in 1928.<ref name=sr/><ref name=sok/>
He was born in [[Särnaheden]], [[Älvdalen Municipality]], [[Dalarna County]].


In his prime Hedlund worked six days a week in the woods and skied on the seventh.<ref name=sr>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200417192512/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/he/per-erik-hedlund-1.html Per-Erik Hedlund]. sports-reference.com</ref>
Hedlund participated in the [[Cross-country skiing at the 1924 Winter Olympics - Men's 50 km|50 kilometre competition]] at the [[1924 Winter Olympics]] in [[Chamonix]], but did not finish.
==Cross-country skiing results==
All results are sourced from the [[International Ski Federation|International Ski Federation (FIS)]].<ref name="FISprofile">{{cite web |url=https://www.fis-ski.com/DB/general/athlete-biography.html?sector=CC&competitorid=24050&type=st-WC |title=HEDLUND Per-Erik |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |website=FIS-Ski |publisher=International Ski Federation |access-date=13 January 2020}}</ref>


===Olympic Games===
He won the 50 km event at the [[1928 Winter Olympics]] in [[St. Moritz]] by 13 minutes, 27 seconds over fellow Swede [[Gustaf Jonsson]]. Hedlund's margin of victory is unequaled in Olympic history. In the [[Cross-country skiing at the 1928 Winter Olympics - Men's 18 km|18 kilometre event]] he finished sixth. While competing, he wore a white outfit and red cap. In honor of this 1928 50 km victory, Swedish Nordic skiers wore white uniforms and red caps at every [[Winter Olympics]] for the next 48 years.
* 1 medal – (1 gold)

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He also finished 6th in the 50 km event at the [[1933 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships]] and also won the 4 x 10 km relay at those same championships. Hedlund also won the [[Svenska Dagbladet Gold Medal]] in 1928.
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| [[Cross-country skiing at the 1924 Winter Olympics|1924]] || ''26'' || [[Cross-country skiing at the 1924 Winter Olympics – Men's 18 kilometre|6]] || [[Cross-country skiing at the 1924 Winter Olympics – Men's 50 kilometre|{{Abbr|DNF|Did not finish}}]]
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| [[Cross-country skiing at the 1928 Winter Olympics|1928]] || ''30'' || [[Cross-country skiing at the 1928 Winter Olympics – Men's 18 kilometre|6]] || style="background:gold;"| [[Cross-country skiing at the 1928 Winter Olympics – Men's 50 kilometre|'''Gold''']]
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===World Championships===
* 1 medal – (1 gold)
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! style="background-color:#369; color:white; width:60px;"|&nbsp;Year&nbsp;
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! style="background-color:#4180be; color:white; width:75px;"| &nbsp;17&nbsp;km&nbsp;
! style="background-color:#4180be; color:white; width:75px;"| &nbsp;18&nbsp;km&nbsp;
! style="background-color:#4180be; color:white; width:75px;"| &nbsp;50&nbsp;km&nbsp;
! style="background-color:#4180be; color:white; width:75px;"|&nbsp;4&nbsp;×&nbsp;10&nbsp;km&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;relay&nbsp;
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| [[FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 1930|1930]] || ''32'' ||—||{{n/a}} ||11 || {{n/a}}
|-
| [[FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 1933|1933]] || ''35'' ||{{n/a}}||— ||6 ||style="background:gold;"|'''Gold'''
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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
*{{FIS|S=CC|ID=24050}}
*[http://www.databaseolympics.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=HEDLUPER01 databaseOlympics]
*Wallechinsky, David and Jaime Loucky (2009). "Cross-Country (Nordic) Skiing, Men: 50 Kilometers". In ''The Complete Book of the Winter Olympics: 2010 Edition''. London: Aurum Press Limited. p. 232.


==External links==
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* {{FIS cross-country skier|24050}}
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* {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070211071109/http://www.databaseolympics.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=HEDLUPER01 |date=11 February 2007 |title=databaseOlympics}}
*Wallechinsky, David and Jaime Loucky (2009). "Cross-Country (Nordic) Skiing, Men: 50 Kilometers". In ''The Complete Book of the Winter Olympics: 2010 Edition''. London: Aurum Press Limited. p.&nbsp;232.

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Latest revision as of 12:58, 23 May 2023

Per-Erik Hedlund
Hedlund at the 1928 Olympics
Personal information
Born18 April 1897
Särnaheden, Sweden
Died12 February 1975 (aged 77)
Särna, Sweden
Sport
SportCross-country skiing
ClubSärna SK
Medal record
Men's cross-country skiing
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1928 St. Moritz 50 km
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1933 Innsbruck 4 × 10 km relay

Per-Erik Hedlund (18 April 1897 – 12 February 1975) was a Swedish cross-country skier. He competed in the 18 and 50 km events at the 1924 and 1928 Olympics and won the gold medal over 50 km in 1928, more than 13 minutes ahead of fellow Swede Gustaf Jonsson. While competing, he wore a show-white outfit, which was later considered as lucky, and was worn by Swedish Nordic skiers at every Winter Olympics for the next 48 years.[1][2]

Hedlund finished sixth in the 50 km event, but won the 4 × 10 km relay at the 1933 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships. He won the Vasa run in 1926 and 1928. In 1928 Hedlund wanted to share the victory with his best friend Sven Utterström. They crossed the finish line simultaneously, but gave up their medals after the jury decided to award gold to Hedlund. Hedlund won nine individual Swedish Championships over various distances. He received the Svenska Dagbladet Gold Medal in 1928.[1][2]

In his prime Hedlund worked six days a week in the woods and skied on the seventh.[1]

Cross-country skiing results[edit]

All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).[3]

Olympic Games[edit]

  • 1 medal – (1 gold)
 Year   Age   18 km   50 km 
1924 26 6 DNF
1928 30 6 Gold

World Championships[edit]

  • 1 medal – (1 gold)
 Year   Age   17 km   18 km   50 km   4 × 10 km 
 relay 
1930 32 — — 11 —
1933 35 — — 6 Gold

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Per-Erik Hedlund. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ a b Per-Erik Hedlund. Swedish Olympic Committee
  3. ^ "HEDLUND Per-Erik". FIS-Ski. International Ski Federation. Retrieved 13 January 2020.

External links[edit]

Preceded by Svenska Dagbladet Gold Medal
1928 		Succeeded by
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