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Sylvia Filipsson

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Sylvia Filipsson
Personal information
NationalitySwedish
Born (1953-05-22) 22 May 1953 (age 71)[1]
Katrineholm, Sweden[1]
Sport
CountrySweden
Sportspeed skating
ClubKatrineholms AIK[1]

Sylvia Filipsson (later Hellström, born 22 May 1953) is a former ice speed skater from Sweden. She was part of the Swedish Olympic team in 1972, 1976 and 1980 with the best result of fifth place over 1500 m in 1980.[1] She competed in 10 world allround championships, and placed fourth in 1980, sixth in 1976, seventh in 1978 and eighth in 1979.[2]

Her brother Tord Filipsson is a former Olympic cyclist.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Sylvia Hellström. Swedish Olympic Committee
  2. ^ Sylvia Hellström-Filipsson. speedskatingstats.com