Linus Karlsson (table tennis)

Linus Karlsson (born 4 July 1989) is a Swedish male para table tennis player competing at singles (class 8) and team events (class 6–8). Karlsson and Emil Andersson won a silver medal at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, playing against the Ukrainian team at the men's team class 6-8 finals.[1][2]

For the ice hockey player, see Linus Karlsson (ice hockey).
Linus Karlsson
Personal information
Born (1989-07-04) 4 July 1989
Grästorp, Sweden
Sport
Country Sweden
SportPara table tennis
DisabilityKlippel–Trénaunay syndrome
Disability classC8
Medal record
Para table tennis
Representing  Sweden
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place2016 Rio de JaneiroMen's team C6-8
World Team Championships
Gold medal – first place2017 BratislavaMen's teams C8
European Championships
Silver medal – second place2007 Kranjska GoraMen's teams C10
Silver medal – second place2017 LaskoMen's teams C8
Bronze medal – third place2009 GenoaMen's teams C10
Bronze medal – third place2017 LaskoMen's singles C8

References
  1. "Linus Karlsson". rio2016.com. Archived from the original on 22 September 2016. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
  2. "Linus Karlsson - IPTTF Profile". International Para Table Tennis Federation. 29 June 2021.


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