Curt Andstén
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Curt Magnus Wilhelm•Andstén |
| Used name | Curt•Andstén |
| Born | 12 September 1881 in Helsinki, Uusimaa (FIN) |
| Died | 1 June 1926 (aged 44 years 8 months 19 days) in Helsinki, Uusimaa (FIN) |
| Affiliations | NJK, Helsinki (FIN) |
| NOC |  Finland |
Biography
Curt Andstén was an engineer from Helsinki and the son of a sea captain. He was a crew member of the Finnish yacht “Örn”. Although the boat placed third in both races of the 8 metres class at the Stockholm Olympics they missed the bronze medal race ranking fourth on accumulated points. His brother Jarl was also a member of the crew. Curt was also active in the Finnish Equestrian Association. He died aged 44 in a car accident.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Sailing | FIN |
Curt Andstén | |||
| 8 metres, Open (Olympic) | Örn | 4 |
Olympic family relations
- Brother of Jarl Andstén
List mentions
- Listed in Olympians Who Died in Motor Vehicle Accidents (Boat/Car/Motorcycle/Train) (Died in a car accident.)