Personal information | |
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Nationality | Swedish |
Born | [1] Katrineholm, Sweden[1] | 22 May 1953
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Country | Sweden |
Sport | speed skating |
Club | Katrineholms 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]