Hans-Gunnar Liljenwall

Hans-Gunnar Liljenwall (born 9 July 1941) is a former Swedish modern pentathlete[1] who caused the disqualification of the Swedish team at the 1968 Summer Olympics for alcohol use.

Hans-Gunnar Liljenwall
Hans-Gunnar Liljenwall in the mid 1960's
Personal information
Full nameHans-Gunnar Liljenwall
Born (1941-07-09) 9 July 1941
Jönköping, Sweden
Height188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight74 kg (163 lb)
Sport
SportModern pentathlon
ClubA6 IF, Jönköping
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
World championships
Silver medal – second place1967 JönköpingTeam

Career

Liljenwall was the first athlete to be disqualified at the Olympics for drug use, following the introduction of anti-doping regulations by the International Olympic Committee in 1967.[2][3] Liljenwall reportedly had "two beers" to calm his nerves before the pistol shooting event.[4] The Swedish team eventually had to return their bronze medals.[5]

Alcohol was not on the list of restricted substances released by the International Olympic Committee for the 1968 Summer Olympics.

Liljenwall also participated in the 1964 and 1972 Olympics. In 1964 he finished 11th individually and fourth with the team, and in 1972 he placed 25th and fifth, respectively.[1][6]

See also

References
  1. "Hans-Gunnar Liljenwall". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020.
  2. "Hans-Gunnar Liljenwall, Sweden Pentathlon, 1968". insidethegames.
  3. "1968 Mexico City". insidethegames. Retrieved 11 August 2012.
  4. "Mexico City 1968". Swedish Olympic Committee. Archived from the original on 21 August 2004.
  5. Smith, Red (1968). "Amateur Amity". In Anderson, Dave (ed.). The Red Smith Reader. Skyhorse. ISBN 9781629144863.
  6. "Hans-Gunnar Liljenvall" (in Swedish). Swedish Olympic Committee.
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