Örjan Blomquist
Swedish cross-country skier (1957-2000)
Örjan Blomquist, born 23 August 1957 in Bromma, Sweden, dead 30 July 2000, was a Swedish cross-country skier. He was speclalized at longd-distance races during the 1980s. He competed for IFK Lidingö at club level. He shared the victory at Vasaloppet 1988 together with his brother Anders Blomquist.[1] Örjan Blomquist also won Worldloppet in 1985.
After the career, he worked as an SVT commentator during skiing events. Outside skiing, he was an economist. Örjan Blomquist died in the year 2000 following illnes.
References
change- ↑ Forsberg, Anders (6 mars 2010): "”Det var helt fantastiskt”". Aftonbladet.se. Läst 28 juli 2013.