Arthur Häggblad

Arthur Häggblad (14 August 1908 – 16 June 1989) was a Swedish cross-country skier who competed in the 1930s.

He won a bronze medal in the 4 × 10 km relay at the 1936 Winter Olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

For example, when a governor once asked him in the 1930s how was the race, he replied "Run for yourself, you old bastard – so you can see how it feels.

"[1][2] After retiring from competitions Häggblad worked in a sports store.

He was featured in the 1988 documentary film De sista skidåkarna (The Last Skiers).