Holger Sundström
Encyclopedia
Holger Bertil Sundström (born April 17, 1925) is a Swedish
sailor
who competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics
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In 1964 he won the bronze medal as crew member of the Swedish boat Humbug V in the Star class event with his partner Pelle Pettersson.
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 1964 Summer Olympics
1964 Summer Olympics
The 1964 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVIII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held in Tokyo, Japan in 1964. Tokyo had been awarded with the organization of the 1940 Summer Olympics, but this honor was subsequently passed to Helsinki because of Japan's...
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In 1964 he won the bronze medal as crew member of the Swedish boat Humbug V in the Star class event with his partner Pelle Pettersson.