Stig Wennerström (sailor)

Stig Wennerström (born 31 March 1943) is a Swedish sailor. Competing in the Soling class he won a silver medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics and a gold medal at the 1970 World Championships, placing third in 1973.

Stig Wennerström
Personal information
Born31 March 1943 (1943-03-31) (age 80)[1]
Gothenburg, Sweden[1]
Height187 cm (6 ft 2 in)[2]
Sport
SportSailing
ClubRoyal Gothenburg Yacht Club[1]
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1972 Munich Soling
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1970 Poole Soling
Bronze medal – third place 1970 Marstrand Star class
Bronze medal – third place 1973 Quiberon Soling

References

  1. Stig Wennerström. Swedish Olympic Committee
  2. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Stig Wennerström". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020.
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