Folke Wassén

Folke Viktor Wassén (18 April 1918 – 22 October 1969) was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics. Together with his younger brother Magnus he won a bronze medal in the 5.5 metre class event.[1][2]

Folke Wassén
Personal information
Full nameFolke Viktor Wassén
Born18 April 1918 (1918-04-18)
Gothenburg, Sweden
Died22 October 1969 (1969-10-23) (aged 51)
Västra Frölunda, Sweden
Sailing career
ClubRoyal Gothenburg Yacht Club
Medal record
Sailing
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1952 Helsinki 5.5 metre class

References

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


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