Hjalmar Karlsson

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Hjalmar Karlsson
5.5 Metre
ClubRoyal Swedish Yacht Club
Medal record
Sailing
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1956 Melbourne 5.5 m class

Ernst Hjalmar Karlsson (1 March 1906 – 2 April 1992) was a Swedish

5.5 m class at the 1956 Summer Olympics. His sons Arne and Per-Olof also became Olympic sailors.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Hjalmar Karlsson". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 16 December 2012.
  2. ^ Hjalmar Karlsson. Swedish Olympic Committee