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Olle Åkerlund

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Olle Erik Cyrus Åkerlund (28 September 1911 – 4 February 1978) was a Swedish sailor. He was a crew member of the Swedish boat Bissbi that won the gold medal in the 6 m class at the 1932 Summer Olympics. The boat was owned by his father Erik, who was a publisher and entrepreneur.[1][2]

FullnameOlle Erik Cyrus Åkerlund
Born28 September 1911
Annedal, Sweden
Died4 February 1978 (aged 66)
Stockholm, Sweden
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Olle Åkerlund
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Full nameOlle Erik Cyrus Åkerlund
Born28 September 1911
Annedal, Sweden
Died4 February 1978 (aged 66)
Stockholm, Sweden
Sailing career
SportSailing
ClubRoyal Swedish Yacht Club
Medal record
Men's Sailing
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place1932 Los Angeles6 metre class
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