Barbro Martinsson


Barbro Martinsson is a former Swedish cross-country skier who competed during the 1960s. Born in Valbo, she won two silver medals in the 3 × 5 km relay at the 1964 Winter Olympics and the 1968 Winter Olympics. Martinsson finished fourth in the 1968 Winter Olympics in both 5 km and 10 km.
She also won two medals in the 3 × 5 km relay at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships with a silver in 1962 and a bronze in 1966.
Martinsson also won the 10 km event at the Holmenkollen ski festival in 1964.
In total she has won 57 district championships in different sports, including handball.

Cross-country skiing results

All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation.

Olympic Games

  • 2 medals –
Year Age 5 km 10 km 3 × 5 km
relay
19562014
1960247
196428711Silver
19683244Silver

World Championships

  • 2 medals –
Year Age 5 km 10 km 3 × 5 km
relay
19582215
1962266Silver
19663076Bronze