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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 February 1942 (age 81) Örebro, Sweden |
| Height | 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 78 kg (172 lb) |
| Sailing career | |
| Club | Rastaflottiljen, Stockholm |
Per-Olof Karlsson (born 19 February 1942) is a retired Swedish sailor. He competed in the star class at the 1960 Summer Olympics and finished 10th, together with Sune Carlsson. His father Hjalmar and elder brother Arne were also Olympic sailors. [1] [2]
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Ernst Hjalmar Karlsson was a Swedish sailor. He was a crew member of the Swedish boat Rush V that won the gold medal in the 5.5 m class at the 1956 Summer Olympics. His sons Arne and Per-Olof also became Olympic sailors.
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