Örjan Blomquist
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Örjan Blomquist (23 August 1957 – 30 July 2000) was a Swedish cross-country skier, specialised at long-distance races during the 1980s. Competing for IFK Lidingö at club level, he shared the victory at Vasaloppet 1988 together with his brother Anders Blomquist.[1] Örjan Blomquist also won Worldloppet in 1985.
| Örjan Blomquist | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 August 1957 Bromma, Sweden |
| Died | 30 July 2000 (aged 42) |
| Ski club | IFK Lidingö |
After the career, he worked as an SVT commentator during skiing events. Outside skiing, he was an economist. Örjan Blomquist died in the year 2000 due to cancer.[2]
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