Björn Bothén
Björn Bothén (26 April 1893 – 19 August 1955) was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.[1] In 1912 he was a crew member of the Swedish boat Marga which finished fourth in the 10 metre class competition.[2][3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 April 1893 Gothenburg, Sweden |
| Died | 19 August 1955 (aged 62) Gothenburg, Sweden |
| Relatives | Bertil Bothén (brother) |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Olympic finals | 1912 Summer Olympics, 4th place |
Bothén was born in Gothenburg, Sweden 26 April 1893 and is brother to Bertil Bothén, a fellow Marga crew member. Björn Bothén died on 19 August 1955 in Gothenburg at the age of 62.[2]
References
- Bergvall, Erik, ed. (1913). The Official Report of The Olympic Games of Stockholm 1912 (PDF). Translated by Adams-Ray, Edward. Stockholm: The Swedish Olympic Committee. p. 898. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 April 2008. Retrieved 3 June 2010 – via Wahlström & Widstrand.
- "Björn Bothén". Olympedia. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
- "Björn Bothen Biography, Olympic Medals, Records and Age". Olympics. International Olympic Committee. Archived from the original on 19 October 2022. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
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