Lars Theodor Jonsson


Lars Theodor Jonsson was a Swedish cross-country [skiing (sport)|cross-country skier]. He was two-times Swedish champion, in the 15 km in 1933 and the 30 km in 1935. He finished seventh in the 18 km event at the 1928 Winter Olympics and won a bronze medal in the 4 × 10 km relay at the 1934 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships.

Cross-country skiing results

World Championships

Year Age 17 km 18 km 50 km 4 × 10 km
relay
193026—19
193430——Bronze

Personal life

Starting with the late 1940s, Jonsson moved to a forest hut near the city of Stromsund, living in isolation for over 40 years. Towards the end of his life, he moved to a retirement home. His hut has been preserved and moved to city's local museum where it can still be visited.