Hjalmar Karlsson
Encyclopedia
Hjalmar Karlsson was a Swedish
sailor
who competed in the 1956 Summer Olympics
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In 1956 he won the gold medal as part of the Swedish boat Rush V in the 5.5 metre class event.
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...
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In 1956 he won the gold medal as part of the Swedish boat Rush V in the 5.5 metre class event.