Pettersson, Ann-Sofi (1932–)
Pettersson, Ann-Sofi (1932–)
Swedish gymnast. Name variations: Ann-Sofi Colling. Born Jan 1, 1932, in Sweden.
At Helsinki Olympics, won a gold medal in teams all-around, portable apparatus (1952); at Melbourne Olympics, won a bronze medal in vault and a silver medal in teams all-around, portable apparatus (1956).
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