Hjalmar Karlsson

Hjalmar Karlsson
Personal information
Born 1 March 1906
Örebro, Sweden
Died 2 April 1992 (aged 86)
Ekerö, Stockholm, Sweden
Sport
Sport Sailing
Club Royal Swedish Yacht Club

Ernst Hjalmar Karlsson (1 March 1906 – 2 April 1992) was a Swedish sailor. He was a crew member of the Swedish boat Rush V that won the gold medal in the 5.5 m class at the 1956 Summer Olympics. His sons Arne and Per-Olof also became Olympic sailors.[1][2]

References

  1. Hjalmar Karlsson. sports-reference.com
  2. Hjalmar Karlsson. Swedish Olympic Committee


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