Linus Karlsson (table tennis)

For the ice hockey player, see Linus Karlsson (ice hockey).

Linus Karlsson
Personal information
Born (1989-07-04) 4 July 1989 (age 35)
Grästorp, Sweden
Sport
CountrySweden
SportPara table tennis
DisabilityKlippel–Trénaunay syndrome
Disability classC8
Medal record
Para table tennis
Representing  Sweden
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2016 Rio de Janeiro Men's team C6-8
World Team Championships
Gold medal – first place 2017 Bratislava Men's teams C8
European Championships
Silver medal – second place 2007 Kranjska Gora Men's teams C10
Silver medal – second place 2017 Lasko Men's teams C8
Bronze medal – third place 2009 Genoa Men's teams C10
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Lasko Men's singles C8

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]

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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