Magnus Wassén

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameSten Magnus•Wassén
Used nameMagnus•Wassén
Born1 September 1920 in Partille, Västra Götaland (SWE)
Died23 June 2014 in Göteborg (Gothenburg), Västra Götaland (SWE)
AffiliationsGKSS, Göteborg (SWE)
NOC Sweden
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Magnus Wassén was co-owner and a crew member of the Swedish boat Hojwa, which was skippered by his older brother Folke Wassén, and which won a bronze medal in the 5.5 m class at the 1952 Olympics. As the 1952 Olympics were also considered the inaugural World Championships in 5.5 m class by the International Yacht Racing Union, the crew of Hojwa were also awarded the World Championships bronze that year.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1952 Summer Olympics Sailing SWE Magnus Wassén
5.5 metres, Open (Olympic) Hojwa 3 Bronze

Olympic family relations