Ivar Aronsson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameIvar Mauritz•Aronsson
Used nameIvar•Aronsson
Born24 March 1928 in Romelanda, Kungälv, Västra Götaland (SWE)
Died6 February 2017 in Kungälv, Västra Götaland (SWE)
AffiliationsRoddklubben Three Towns, (SWE)
NOC Sweden
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Ivar Aronsson rowed for RK Three Towns and the Kungälvs Rowing Club. He competed in two events at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, winning a silver medal in the coxed fours, and placing fourth in the eight. Aronsson won two silver medals at the European Championships, and added a gold at the Nordic Championships. He continued to row competitively as he got older, winning four golds in the Veterans’ World Cup. Aronsson won 13 Swedish titles in his career.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1956 Summer Olympics Rowing SWE Ivar Aronsson
Coxed Fours, Men (Olympic) Sweden 2 Silver
Eights, Men (Olympic) Sweden 4