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Folke Bohlin (sailor)

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Folke Bohlin
Personal information
Born20 March 1903
Gothenburg, Sweden
Died12 June 1972 (aged 69)
Västra Frölunda, Gothenburg, Sweden
Sport
SportSailing
Sailing career
ClubRoyal Gothenburg Yacht Club
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Summer Olympics
Gold medal – first place 1956 Melbourne Dragon class
Silver medal – second place 1948 London Dragon class

Folke Ivar Reinhold Bohlin (20 March 1903 – 12 June 1972) was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1948 and 1956 Summer Olympics.

In 1948 he won the silver medal as helmsman of the Swedish boat Slaghöken in the Dragon class event. Eight years later he won the gold medal as helmsman of the Swedish boat Slaghöken II in the Dragon class competition.[1][2]

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References

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  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Folke Bohlin". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016.
  2. ^ Folke Bohlin. Swedish Olympic Committee
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