Ulf Sundelin

Summary

Ulf Sundelin (born 26 August 1943) is a retired Swedish sailor. Together with his younger brothers Peter and Jörgen he won a gold medal in the 5.5 metre class at the 1968 Olympics and a silver medal at the 1969 World Championships. The brothers also won the 1971 world title in the three-person keelboat (Dragon class) and placed sixth at the 1972 Olympics.[1][2]

Ulf Sundelin
Peter (top), Jörgen and Ulf (right) in 1968
Personal information
Full nameUlf Artur Sundelin
Nationality Sweden
Born (1943-08-26) 26 August 1943 (age 80)
Nacka, Sweden
Height185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight73 kg (161 lb)
Sailing career
Class(es)5.5 metre, Dragon
ClubRoyal Swedish Yacht Club
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1968 Mexico City 5.5 m class
World championships
Silver medal – second place 1969 Sandhamn 5.5 m
Gold medal – first place 1971 Hobart Dragon
Gold medal – first place 1986 Sydney 5.5 m

References edit

  1. ^ Ulf Sundelin. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Ulf Sundelin. Swedish Olympic Committee