Jörgen Sundelin

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Jörgen Lars Sundelin (born 15 March 1945) is a retired Swedish sailor. Together with his brothers Peter and Ulf he won a gold medal in the 5.5 metre class at the 1968 Olympics and a silver medal at the 1969 World Championships. The brothers also won the 1971 world title in the three-person keelboat (Dragon class) and placed sixth and ninth at the 1972 and 1976 Olympics, respectively.[1] Besides sailing, Jörgen and Peter also played ice hockey for Skuru IK.[2]

FullnameJörgen Lars Sundelin
Nationality Sweden
Born (1945-03-15) 15 March 1945 (age 81)
Stockholm, Sweden
Height181 cm (5 ft 11 in)
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Jörgen Sundelin
Peter, Jörgen (center) and Ulf in 1968
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Full nameJörgen Lars Sundelin
Nationality Sweden
Born (1945-03-15) 15 March 1945 (age 81)
Stockholm, Sweden
Height181 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight70 kg (154 lb)
Sport
Sailing career
Class(es)5.5 metre, Dragon, Star
ClubRoyal Swedish Yacht Club
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place1968 Mexico City5.5 m class
World championships
Silver medal – second place1969 Sandhamn5.5 m
Gold medal – first place1971 HobartDragon
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