Stina Blackstenius
Swedish footballer, Olympic gold medalist
Accomplished as a forward, competed for the Swedish national team and club teams including Linköpings FC and Montpellier HSC. Represented Sweden in multiple international tournaments including the UEFA Women's Euro and the FIFA Women's World Cup. Achieved Olympic success by winning a gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Won gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Played for Linköpings FC in Damallsvenskan
Represented Sweden in the UEFA Women's Euro
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February 5th, 1949 76 years ago
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Tennis player with ATP titles
Born
February 5th, 1987 38 years ago
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Swedish ice hockey player and forward
Born
February 5th, 1987 38 years ago
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Swedish footballer with international caps
Born
February 5th, 1991 34 years ago
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Born
February 5th, 1989 36 years ago
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