Gustaf Svensson
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Gustaf A. L. Svensson (March 17, 1882 – July 13, 1950) was a Swedish
sailor
who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics
. Svensson won an Olympic silver medal in sailing during the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp .
He was a crew member of the Swedish boat Elsie, which won the silver medal in the 40 m² class.
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
sailor
Sailor
A sailor, mariner, or seaman is a person who navigates water-borne vessels or assists in their operation, maintenance, or service. The term can apply to professional mariners, military personnel, and recreational sailors as well as a plethora of other uses...
who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics
1920 Summer Olympics
The 1920 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event in 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium....
. Svensson won an Olympic silver medal in sailing during the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp .
He was a crew member of the Swedish boat Elsie, which won the silver medal in the 40 m² class.