Sture Stork

Swedish sailor (1930–2002) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Sture Henrik Stork (25 July 1930 – 27 March 2002) was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1956 and 1964 Summer Olympics.

FullnameSture Henrik Stork
Born25 July 1930 (1930-07-25)
Died27 March 2002(2002-03-27) (aged 71)
Trångsund, Sweden
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
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Sture Stork
Personal information
Full nameSture Henrik Stork
Born25 July 1930 (1930-07-25)
Died27 March 2002(2002-03-27) (aged 71)
Trångsund, Sweden
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight79 kg (174 lb)
Sport
Sailing career
Class5.5 Metre
Club Royal 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
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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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