Therese Torgersson

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Therese Torgersson
Personal information
BornMarch 28, 1976 (1976-03-28) (age 47)
Gothenburg, Sweden
Sailing career
Class(es) 470
Medal record
Women's sailing
Representing Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
Olympic Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2004 Athens 470 class

Therese Torgersson (born March 28, 1976 in Gothenburg) is a Swedish competitive sailor and Olympic medalist. She won a bronze medal in the 470 class at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, together with Vendela Zachrisson. [1]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Therese Torgersson". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 4 March 2011.