- Martin Kronlund
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Martin Kronlund Born Tibro, Sweden Died March 2008 (aged 91–92)
SpainNationality Swedish Known for Introduced the sport of orienteering into Spain Born in Tibro, Sweden, Martin Kronlund was a fencing trainer at the School of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences of the Technical University of Madrid.
In 1971 he introduced the sport of orienteering into Spain as part of the physical training of his students. The Spanish orienteering club ADYRON organises the annual orienteering event named Trofeo Martin Kronlund[1].
See Also
- El maestro de armas Martin Kronlund fallece a los 91 años, Europa Press, March 3, 2008
- Deporte de orientación
References
Categories:- Technical University of Madrid faculty
- Orienteering innovators
- 1916 births
- 2008 deaths
- Orienteering biography stubs
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