Sailing at the 1912 Summer Olympics
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The sailing
at the 1912 Summer Olympics
consisted of a total of four sailing classes (disciplines). For each class two ordinary races were scheduled from July 19, 1912 to July 27, 1912 of the coast of Nynäshamn
. When needed re-sails would be used as tie breakers
When Sweden was assigned to host the 1912 Olympic Games two cities wanted to be the venue for the sailing program.
Gothenburg claimed that it was a much shorter passage for the oversees entries (about 525 nm
) than it was to Stockholm. Stockholm however got the sailing program because of then all Olympic events should be in the same vicinity. As specific location Nynäshamn, about 60 km from Stockholm was choisen.
A inner and an outer course was created of the coast of Nynäshamn.
= Male, = Female, = Open
, Multiple Olympic competitor and designer of many Metre yachts as well as the 1948 Olympic Dragon
, in the 12 Metre, Dan Broström
, Swedish
Naval Minister from 1914 to 1917
Sailing
Sailing is the propulsion of a vehicle and the control of its movement with large foils called sails. By changing the rigging, rudder, and sometimes the keel or centre board, a sailor manages the force of the wind on the sails in order to move the boat relative to its surrounding medium and...
at the 1912 Summer Olympics
1912 Summer Olympics
The 1912 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the V Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Stockholm, Sweden, between 5 May and 27 July 1912. Twenty-eight nations and 2,407 competitors, including 48 women, competed in 102 events in 14 sports...
consisted of a total of four sailing classes (disciplines). For each class two ordinary races were scheduled from July 19, 1912 to July 27, 1912 of the coast of Nynäshamn
Nynäshamn
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. When needed re-sails would be used as tie breakers
Venue
When Sweden was assigned to host the 1912 Olympic Games two cities wanted to be the venue for the sailing program.
Gothenburg claimed that it was a much shorter passage for the oversees entries (about 525 nm
Nautical mile
The nautical mile is a unit of length that is about one minute of arc of latitude along any meridian, but is approximately one minute of arc of longitude only at the equator...
) than it was to Stockholm. Stockholm however got the sailing program because of then all Olympic events should be in the same vicinity. As specific location Nynäshamn, about 60 km from Stockholm was choisen.
A inner and an outer course was created of the coast of Nynäshamn.
Overview
Continents | Countries | Classes | Boats | Male | Female |
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1 | 6 | 4 | 24 | 130 | 0 |
Countries
Classes (equipment)
Class | Type | Event | Sailors | Trapeze | Mainsail | Jib/Genoa | Spinnaker | First OG | Olympics so far |
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6 Metre 6 Metre (keelboat) The International Six Metre Class is a class of racing yachts. Six Metre boats are a construction class, meaning that the boats are not identical but are all designed to meet specific measurement formula, in this case International Rule... |
Keelboat Keelboat Keelboat has two distinct meanings related to two different types of boats: one a riverine cargo-capable working boat, and the other a classification for small- to mid-sized recreational sailing yachts.-Historical keel-boats:... |
3 | 0 | + | + | + | 1908 | 2 | |
8 Metre | Keelboat | 5 | 0 | + | + | + | 1908 | 2 | |
10 Metre 10 Metre (keelboat) The International Ten Metre Class is a construction class, meaning that the boats are not identical but are all designed to meet specific measurement formula, in this case International Rule. At their heyday, Metre Classes were the most important group of international yacht racing classes, and... |
Keelboat | 8 | 0 | + | + | + | 1912 | 1 | |
12 Metre 12-metre class The 12 Metre Class is a rating class for racing boats designed to the International rule. It enables fair competition between boats that rate in the class whilst retaining the freedom to experiment with the details of their designs. The first 12 Metres were built in 1907. The 12 Metre Class was... |
Keelboat | 10 | 0 | + | + | + | 1908 | 2 | |
= Male, = Female, = Open
Medal summary
6 Metre: |
Amédée Thubé Amédée Thubé Amédée Thubé was a French sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was part of the French boat Mac Miche, which won the gold medal in the 6 metre class.-External links:*... Gaston Thubé Gaston Thubé Gaston Thubé was a French sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member on the French boat Mac Miche, which won the gold medal in the 6 metre class.-External links:*... Jacques Thubé Jacques Thubé Jacques Thubé was a French sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was part of the French boat Mac Miche, which won the gold medal in the 6 metre class.-External links:*... |
Steen Herschend Steen Herschend Stehen Steensen Herschend was a Danish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Danish boat Nurdug II, which won the silver medal in the 6 metre class.-External links:*... Hans Meulengracht-Madsen Hans Meulengracht-Madsen Hans Meulengracht-Madsen was a Danish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Danish boat Nurdug II, which won the silver medal in the 6 metre class.-External links:*... Sven Thomsen Sven Thomsen Sven Berth Thomsen was a Danish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Danish boat Nurdug II, which won the silver medal in the 6 metre class.-External links:*... |
Otto Aust Otto Aust Otto Aust was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish boat Kerstin, which won the bronze medal in the 6 metre class.-External links:*... Eric Sandberg Eric Sandberg Eric G. Sandberg was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won a silver medal as crew member of the Swedish Vinga in the 8 metre class.... Harald Sandberg Harald Sandberg (sailor) Harald Sandberg was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Swedish boat Kerstin, which won the bronze medal in the 6 metre class.-External links:*... |
8 Metre: |
Thomas Aas Thomas Aas Thomas Valentin Aas was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Taifun, which won the gold medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... Andreas Brecke Andreas Brecke Andreas Bang Brecke was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.... Torleiv Corneliussen Torleiv Corneliussen Torleiv Schibsted Corneliussen was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Taifun, which won the gold medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... Thoralf Glad Thoralf Glad Thoralf Glad was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Taifun, which won the gold medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... Christian Jebe Christian Jebe Christian Fredrik Jebe was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Taifun, which won the gold medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... |
Emil Henriques Emil Henriques Emil Henriques was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Swedish boat Sans Atout, which won the silver medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... Bengt Heyman Bengt Heyman Bengt Heyman was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Swedish boat Sans Atout, which won the silver medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... Alvar Thiel Alvar Thiel Alvar Thiel was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Swedish boat Sans Atout, which won the silver medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... Herbert Westermark Herbert Westermark Herbert Westermark was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Swedish boat Sans Atout, which won the silver medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... Nils Westermark Nils Westermark Nils Westermark was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Swedish boat Sans Atout, which won the silver medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... |
Arthur Ahnger Arthur Ahnger Arthur Ahnger was a Finnish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Finnish boat Lucky Girl, which won the bronze medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... Emil Lindh Emil Lindh Emil Aleksander Lindh was a Finnish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Finnish boat Nina, which won the silver medal in the 10 metre class.-External links:*... Bertil Tallberg Bertil Tallberg Bertil Tallberg was a Finnish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Finnish boat Lucky Girl, which won the bronze medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... Gunnar Tallberg Gunnar Tallberg Gunnar Tallberg was a Finnish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Finnish boat Lucky Girl, which won the bronze medal in the 8 metre class.-External links:*... Georg Westling |
10 Metre: |
Filip Ericsson Filip Ericsson Filip Ericsson was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Swedish boat Kitty, which won the gold medal in the 10 metre class.-External links:*... Carl Hellström Carl Hellström Carl Leopold Hellström was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won a silver medal as crew member of the Swedish Vinga in the 8 metre class.... Paul Isberg Paul Isberg Paul Isberg was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Swedish boat Kitty, which won the gold medal in the 10 metre class.-External links:*... Humbert Lundén Humbert Lundén Humbert Lundén was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Swedish boat Kitty, which won the gold medal in the 10 metre class.-External links:*... Herman Nyberg Herman Nyberg Herman Nyberg was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Swedish boat Kitty, which won the gold medal in the 10 metre class.-External links:*... Harry Rosenswärd Harry Rosenswärd Harry Rosenswärd was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Swedish boat Kitty, which won the gold medal in the 10 metre class.-External links:*... Erik Wallerius Erik Wallerius Erik G. Wallerius was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he won a silver medal as crew member of the Swedish Vinga in the 8 metre class.... Harald Wallin Harald Wallin Johan Harald Alfred Wallin was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and 1912 Summer Olympics.... |
Waldemar Björkstén Waldemar Björkstén Waldemar Björkstén was a Finnish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Finnish boat Nina, which won the silver medal in the 10 metre class.-External links:*... Jacob Björnström Jacob Björnström Jacob Carl Gustaf Herman Björnström was a Finnish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Finnish boat Nina, which won the silver medal in the 10 metre class.-External links:*... Bror Brenner Bror Brenner Bror Benediktus Bernhard Brenner was a Finnish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Finnish boat Nina, which won the silver medal in the 10 metre class.-External links:*... Allan Franck Allan Franck Allan Gunthard Franck was a Finnish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Finnish boat Nina, which won the silver medal in the 10 metre class.-External links:*... Erik Lindh Adolf Pekkalainen Adolf Pekkalainen Johan Anders "Juho Arne" Pekkalainen was a Finnish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Finnish boat Nina, which won the silver medal in the 10 metre class.-External links:*... Harry Wahl Harry Wahl Harry August Wahl was a Finnish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Finnish boat Nina, which won the silver medal in the 10 metre class.-External links:*... |
Ester Beloselsky Ernest Brasche Karl Lindholm Nikolaï Puschnitsky Aleksandr Rodionov Iossif Schomaker Philip Strauch Philip Strauch Philip Strauch was a Russian sailor of German origin, who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Russian boat Gallia II, which won the bronze medal in the 10 metre class.-External links:*... |
12 Metre: |
Johan Anker Johan Anker Johan August Anker was a Norwegian sailor and yacht designer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1928 Summer Olympics.... Nils Bertelsen Nils Bertelsen Niels Berhtelsen was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Magda IX, which won the gold medal in the 12 metre class.-External links:*... Eilert Falch-Lund Eilert Falch-Lund Eilert Dietrichson Falch-Lund was a Norwegian businessperson and sportsperson. As a yacht racer he competed in the 1908 and 1912 Summer Olympics, winning one Olympic gold medal.... Halfdan Hansen Halfdan Hansen Halfdan Nicolai Hansen was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Magda IX, which won the gold medal in the 12 metre class.-External links:*... Arnfinn Heje Arnfinn Heje Arnfinn Kolbjørn Heje was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Magda IX, which won the gold medal in the 12 metre class.-External links:*... Magnus Konow Magnus Konow Magnus Andreas Thulstrup Clasen Konow was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, in the 1920 Summer Olympics, in the 1928 Summer Olympics, in the 1936 Summer Olympics, and in the 1948 Summer Olympics.In 1908 he was a crew member of the Norwegian... Alfred Larsen Alfred Larsen Alfred Waldemar Garmann Larsen was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Magda IX, which won the gold medal in the 12 metre class.... Petter Larsen Petter Larsen Petter Andreas Larsen was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Magda IX, which won the gold medal in the 12 metre class.-External links:*... Christian Staib Christian Staib Christian Fredrik Maximilian "Fritz" Staib was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Magda IX, which won the gold medal in the 12 metre class.... Carl Thaulow Carl Thaulow Carl Gustav Thaulow was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Magda IX, which won the gold medal in the 12 metre class.-External links:*... |
Per Bergman Per Bergman Per H. Bergman was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Swedish boat Erna Signe, which won the silver medal in the 12 metre class.-External links:*... Dick Bergström Dick Bergström Dick Bergström was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Swedish boat Erna Signe, which won the silver medal in the 12 metre class.He was brother to Kurt Bergström... Kurt Bergström Kurt Bergström Kurt J. Bergström was a Swedish physician who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Swedish boat Erna Signe, which won the silver medal in the 12 metre class at the 1912 Olympics... Hugo Clason Hugo Clason Hugo Clason was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Swedish boat Erna Signe, which won the silver medal in the 12 metre class.-External links:*... Folke Johnson Folke Johnson Folke Johnson was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Swedish boat Erna Signe, which won the silver medal in the 12 metre class.-External links:*... Sigurd Kander Sigurd Kander Sigurd Kander was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Swedish boat Erna Signe, which won the silver medal in the 12 metre class.-External links:*... Nils Lamby Nils Lamby Nils Iwan Lamby was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Swedish boat Erna Signe, which won the silver medal in the 12 metre class.-External links:*... Erik Lindqvist Erik Lindqvist Erik J. Lindqvist was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Swedish boat Erna Signe, which won the silver medal in the 12 metre class.-External links:*... Nils Persson Nils Persson Nils Persson was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Swedish boat Erna Signe, which won the silver medal in the 12 metre class.-External links:*... Richard Sällström Richard Sällström Richard Sällström was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Swedish boat Erna Signe, which won the silver medal in the 12 metre class.-External links:*... |
Max Alfthan Max Alfthan Max Ferdinand Alfthan was a Finnish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Finnish boat Heatherbell, which won the bronze medal in the 12 metre class.-External links:*... Erik Hartvall Erik Hartvall Knut Erik "Pekka" Hartvall was a Finnish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Finnish boat Heatherbell, which won the bronze medal in the 12 metre class.-External links:*... Jarl Hulldén Jarl Hulldén Jarl "Viking" Hulldén was a Finnish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Finnish boat Heatherbell, which won the bronze medal in the 12 metre class.-External links:*... Sigurd Juslén Sigurd Juslén Sigurd Ludvig Juslén was a Finnish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Finnish boat Heatherbell, which won the bronze medal in the 12 metre class.-External links:*... Ernst Krogius Ernst Krogius Ernst Edvard Krogius was a Finnish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Finnish boat Heatherbell, which won the bronze medal in the 12 metre class.-External links:*... Eino Sandelin Eino Sandelin Eino Kauno Sandelin was a Finnish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Finnish boat Heatherbell, which won the bronze medal in the 12 metre class.-External links:*... Johan Silén Johan Silén Johan Fredrik Silén was a Finnish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Finnish boat Heatherbell, which won the bronze medal in the 12 metre class.-External links:*... |
Sailing 1912 (1912 rule)
Rank | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total | ||||
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Medals | Points | Medals | Points | Medals | Points | Medals | Points | ||
1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | |
2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | |
3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | |
5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Total | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12 |
Sailing 1912 (actual rule)
1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | |
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
Total | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12 |
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Sailing 1896–1912
1 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 10 | |
2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 15 | |
3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | |
5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||
7 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||
Total | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 42 |
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Remarks
- This Olympic sailing event was gender independent, but tuned out to be a Mens only event.
- 6 Metre owner Dan BroströmDan BroströmDan Broström or Daniel Broström was the Swedish Naval Minister from 1914 to 1917. He was the son of Axel Broström. He was married to Anna Ida Broström, and had a son called Dan-Axel Broström. Broström died in a car accident near Trönninge, south of Halmstad on the 24th of July 1925....
became Swedish Naval Minister from 1914 to 1917. - The 12 Metre Heatherbell was the first 12-Metre built in the UK under the new First International Rule. She was designed by Thomas Glen-Coats, and built by Alexander Robertson and Sons Ltd (Yachtbuilders)Alexander Robertson and Sons Ltd (Yachtbuilders)Alexander Robertson started repairing boats in a small workshop at Sandbank, Argyll and Bute in 1876, and went on to become one of the foremost wooden boat builders on Scotland's River Clyde. The 'golden years' of Robertson's yard were in the early 1900s when they started building IYRU 12mR & 15mR...
, SandbankSandbank, Argyll and ButeSandbank is a village on the Cowal Peninsula in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, 2.5 miles north of Dunoon on the coastal A815 or the inland A885. It sits on the southern shore of the Holy Loch, branching off the Firth of Clyde....
ScotlandScotlandScotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
, in 1907. - The Swedish 8 Metre K.S.S.S. is often referred to as the lottery boat. Obvious this boat was built from lottery funds.
Sailors
During the Sailing regatta's at the 1912 Summer Olympics among others the following persons were competing in the various classes:, Johan AnkerJohan Anker
Johan August Anker was a Norwegian sailor and yacht designer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1928 Summer Olympics....
, Multiple Olympic competitor and designer of many Metre yachts as well as the 1948 Olympic Dragon
Dragon (keelboat)
thumbThe International Dragon is a one-design keelboat.The Dragon was designed by Norwegian Johan Anker in 1929. In 1948 the Dragon became an Olympic Class, a status it retained until the Munich Olympics in 1972...
, in the 12 Metre, Dan Broström
Dan Broström
Dan Broström or Daniel Broström was the Swedish Naval Minister from 1914 to 1917. He was the son of Axel Broström. He was married to Anna Ida Broström, and had a son called Dan-Axel Broström. Broström died in a car accident near Trönninge, south of Halmstad on the 24th of July 1925....
, Swedish
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....
Naval Minister from 1914 to 1917