Arthur Häggblad
Cross-country skier
Died when: 80 years 306 days (970 months)Star Sign: Leo
Arthur Häggblad (14 August 1908 – 16 June 1989) was a Swedish cross-country skier who competed in the 1930s.He won a bronze medal in the 4 × 10 km relay at the 1936 Winter Olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
Häggblad's best individual finishes were fourth in both the 18 km and 50 km events at the 1934 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships.
He would also win a bronze medal in the 4 × 10 km relay at those championships.In 1933, 1935, 1937 and 1940, he won Vasaloppet.
Häggblad was known for his blunt public statements.For example, when a governor once asked him in the 1930s how was the race, he replied "Run for yourself, you old bastard – so you can see how it feels." After retiring from competitions Häggblad worked in a sports store.
He was featured in the 1988 documentary film De sista skidåkarna (The Last Skiers).
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