Biography
General Interest
Nicknames
Chris, Svan (kanot.com, 04 Jun 2015)
Injuries
His 2010 season was hampered by a number of injuries. (idrottonline.se, 17 Aug 2010)
Sporting philosophy / motto
"To develop through hard work and determination is the surest path to self-realisation." (kanot.com, 04 Jun 2015)
Other information
TRAVELLING THE WORLD
He is grateful that competing in canoe sprint has enabled him to travel to events and training camps around the world, including a river in the African jungle. "My friend and I got lost and ended up in a shanty town where they had apparently not seen so many white people before. People became mad and rushed towards us with sticks. We were afraid of being killed." (kau.se, 02 Feb 2011)
He is grateful that competing in canoe sprint has enabled him to travel to events and training camps around the world, including a river in the African jungle. "My friend and I got lost and ended up in a shanty town where they had apparently not seen so many white people before. People became mad and rushed towards us with sticks. We were afraid of being killed." (kau.se, 02 Feb 2011)
Sport Specific Information
When and where did you begin this sport?
He took up canoe sprint at age nine.
Club / Team
Karlstad : Sweden
Name of coach
Martin Hunter [national], AUS
Further Personal Information
Date of birth
28 April 1986
Height
183 cm
Weight
87 kg
Family
Partner Sandra Pallin
Residence
Stockholm, SWE
Occupation
Athlete
Languages
Swedish
Higher education
Engineering - Karlstad University: Sweden
