Bengt Palmquist
Encyclopedia
Bengt V. Palmquist (April 4, 1923 – November 26, 1995) was a Swedish
sailor
who competed in the 1956 Summer Olympics
and in the 1960 Summer Olympics
.
In 1956 he won the gold medal as crew member of the Swedish boat Slaghöken II in the Dragon class event.
Four years later he was the helmsman
of the Swedish boat Galejan which finished 20th in the Dragon class competition
.
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
sailor
Sailor
A sailor, mariner, or seaman is a person who navigates water-borne vessels or assists in their operation, maintenance, or service. The term can apply to professional mariners, military personnel, and recreational sailors as well as a plethora of other uses...
who competed in the 1956 Summer Olympics
1956 Summer Olympics
The 1956 Melbourne Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in Melbourne, Australia, in 1956, with the exception of the equestrian events, which could not be held in Australia due to quarantine regulations...
and in the 1960 Summer Olympics
1960 Summer Olympics
The 1960 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held from August 25 to September 11, 1960 in Rome, Italy...
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In 1956 he won the gold medal as crew member of the Swedish boat Slaghöken II in the Dragon class event.
Four years later he was the helmsman
Helmsman
A helmsman is a person who steers a ship, sailboat, submarine, or other type of maritime vessel. On small vessels, particularly privately-owned noncommercial vessels, the functions of skipper and helmsman may be combined in one person. On larger vessels, there is a separate officer of the watch,...
of the Swedish boat Galejan which finished 20th in the Dragon class competition
Sailing at the 1960 Summer Olympics
Sailing/Yachting is a Olympic sport starting from the Games of the 1st Olympiad . With the exception of 1904 and possible 1916 sailing was always a part of the Olympic program....
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