Göran Svensson, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Göran Svensson

Swedish discus thrower

Date of Birth: 08-Mar-1959

Date of Death: 06-Oct-1995

Profession: athletics competitor

Nationality: Sweden

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About Göran Svensson

  • Göran Svensson (8 March 1959 – 6 October 1995) was a Swedish discus thrower.
  • He represented Sweden at the 1987 World Championships in Athletics.
  • As a senior, he competed for Söderhamns IF, IF Göta and IF Elfsborg .
  • He won national championships in 1982 and also took a total of four SM-silver.
  • In 1985 he was suspended 18 months for doping.
  • While competing for Brigham Young University he was the 1980 NCAA Champion.
  • After studies in the U.S., he settled there and became a U.S.
  • citizen in 1988.
  • However, he is buried on Norrala Cemetery in Söderhamn.

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