Lars Thörn

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Lars Einar Vilhelm Thörn (26 September 1904 – 9 October 1990) was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1956 and 1964 Summer Olympics.

FullnameLars Einar Vilhelm Thörn
Born26 September 1904 (1904-09-26)
Eskilstuna, Sweden
Died9 October 1990(1990-10-09) (aged 86)
Bromma, Stockholm, Sweden
Height175 cm (5 ft 9 in)
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Lars Thörn
Thörn c. 1960
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Full nameLars Einar Vilhelm Thörn
Born26 September 1904 (1904-09-26)
Eskilstuna, Sweden
Died9 October 1990(1990-10-09) (aged 86)
Bromma, Stockholm, Sweden
Height175 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Weight70 kg (154 lb)
Sport
Sailing career
ClubRoyal Swedish Yacht Club
Medal record
Sailing
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place1956 Melbourne5.5 metre class
Silver medal – second place1964 Tokyo5.5 metre class
World Championships
Silver medal – second place1963 Seawanhaka5.5 metre class
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In 1956 he won the gold medal as part of the Swedish boat Rush V in the 5.5 metre class event. Eight years later he won the silver medal as crew member of the Swedish boat Rush VII in the 5.5 metre class event.[1][2]

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