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John Albrechtson

Swedish sailor (1936–1985)

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John Albrechtson (22 July 1936 – 27 August 1985) was a Swedish sailor. Between 1968 and 1978 he won one Olympic gold medal and three gold, one silver and one bronze medals at the world championships.

Biography

Albrechtson started his sailing career in the Stjärnbåt class and moved on to Star class in 1957. He won his first Star Swedish Championships in 1966. The same year, together with Paul Elvstrøm, he won the Star World Championship. Between 1971 and 1978 Albrechtson competed in the Tempest class. At the 1980 Games he was part of Swedish reserve team.

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