Folke Johnson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameFolke•Johnson
Used nameFolke•Johnson
Born15 June 1887 in Stockholm, Stockholm (SWE)
Died20 February 1962 (aged 74 years 8 months 5 days) in Stockholm, Stockholm (SWE)
AffiliationsKSSS, Saltsjöbaden, Nacka (SWE)
NOC Sweden
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Folke Johnson was the son of a retail dealer from his father’s second wife. Folke married Ingrid Höglund in 1920. They had one son. Folke was a crew member of the Erna Signe which placed second in both races behind the Norwegian Magda XI in the 12 metres class at the 1912 Olympics. Accordingly, the crew was awarded the silver medal.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1912 Summer Olympics Sailing SWE Folke Johnson
12 metres, Open (Olympic) Erna Signe 2 Silver