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Paul Elvstrøm

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Danish yachtsman (1928-2016)

ScientistsLived 1928 to 2016 · aged 88
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Paul Bert Elvstrøm was a Danish yachtsman and the founder of Elvstrøm Sails. He won four Olympic gold medals and thirteen world titles in a range of classes including Snipe, Soling, Star, Flying Dutchman, Finn, 505, and 5.5 Metre. For his achievements, Elvstrøm was chosen as "Danish Sportsman of the Century."

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1985Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog
1982Bronze Olympic Order

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Scientists
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Scientist
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deceased
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Lived 1928 to 2016 · aged 88
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