Sture Stork
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Sture Henrik Stork (July 25, 1930 – March 27, 2002) was a Swedish
sailor
who competed in the 1956 Summer Olympics
and in the 1964 Summer Olympics
.
In 1956 he won the gold medal as part of the Swedish boat Rush V in the 5.5 metre class event.
Eight years later he won the silver medal as crew member of the Swedish boat Rush VII 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...
and in the 1964 Summer Olympics
1964 Summer Olympics
The 1964 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVIII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held in Tokyo, Japan in 1964. Tokyo had been awarded with the organization of the 1940 Summer Olympics, but this honor was subsequently passed to Helsinki because of Japan's...
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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.
Eight years later he won the silver medal as crew member of the Swedish boat Rush VII in the 5.5 metre class event.