Johan Abram Persson
Swedish cross-country skier (1898-1971)
Johan Abram Persson, born 13 July 1898, dead 24 February 1971, was a Swedish (Sami) cross-country skier, fisherman, sloyer and wolfhunter. He was the son of Per Larsson and Anna Stina Bassem from Luokta lappby. He lived in Skierfa near the Pite River throughout his entire life.
He competed for Arjeplogs SK in club competitions. In international events, he participated for Sweden. In 1929, he won Vasaloppet.[1]
References
change- ↑ "Vasaloppet" (PDF) (in Swedish). Vasaloppet. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2013.