Dagmar Salén
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Dagmar•Salén (Mörner-) |
| Used name | Dagmar•Salén |
| Born | 22 May 1901 in Örebro, Örebro (SWE) |
| Died | 20 December 1980 in Stockholm, Stockholm (SWE) |
| Affiliations | KSSS, Saltsjöbaden, Nacka (SWE) |
| NOC |  Sweden |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Dagmar Salén was a Swedish sailor who represented KSSS. At the 1936 Berlin Olympics she and her husband Sven Salén won the bronze medal in the 6 metres class. Salén was the first woman to win an Olympic medal in sailing.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Summer Olympics | Sailing | SWE |
Dagmar Salén | |||
| 6 metres, Open (Olympic) | May Be | 3 | Bronze |
Olympic family relations
- Wife of Sven Salén