Carl-Erik Ohlson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameCarl-Erik•Ohlson
Used nameCarl-Erik•Ohlson
Born23 September 1920 in Hälleviksstrand, Orust, Västra Götaland (SWE)
Died24 December 2015 in Göteborg (Gothenburg), Västra Götaland (SWE)
AffiliationsGKSS, Göteborg (SWE)
NOC Sweden
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Along with brothers Folke and Magnus Wassén, Carl-Erik Ohlson was the co-owner and a crew member of the Swedish boat Hojwa, which was skippered by Folke Wassén, and 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. Carl-Erik Ohlson and his older brother Einar were successful boatbuilders and designers in Göteborg. They designed and built Rush V among others, which was skippered to the 1956 Olympic 5.5 metre class gold medal by Lars Thörn.

Results

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