Harald Wallin

Summary

Johan Harald Alfred Wallin (27 February 1887 – 16 June 1946) was a Swedish sailor who competed at the 1908 and 1912 Summer Olympics.[1][2]

Harald Wallin
Personal information
Born27 February 1887
Gothenburg, Sweden
Died16 June 1946 (aged 59)
Gothenburg, Sweden
Sport
SportSailing
Sailing career
ClubRoyal Gothenburg Yacht Club
Medal record
Sailing
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1912 Stockholm 10 Metre
Silver medal – second place 1908 London 8 Metre

In 1908 he was a crew member of the Swedish boat Vinga, which won the silver medal in the 8 metre class. Four years later he was a crew member of the Swedish boat Kitty which won the gold medal in the 10 metre class.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Harald Wallin". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020.
  2. ^ Harald Wallin. Swedish Olympic Committee
  3. ^ "Harald Wallin". Olympedia. Retrieved 7 April 2021.