Kim Weber

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameKim Christian•Weber
Used nameKim•Weber
Born21 October 1945 in Helsinki, Uusimaa (FIN)
Died25 June 2022
Measurements183 cm / 79-80 kg
AffiliationsEsbo Segelförening, Espoo (FIN)
NOC Finland

Biography

Kim Weber was a Finnish engineer and sailor. Weber graduated from the University of Technology and began work with IBM where he was responsible for the launch of their computers in Finland. For a few years, Weber worked for IBM in München, Germany. As a sailor, Weber won a bronze medal at the Nordic Championships in 1969. Three years later, Weber represented Finland at the 1972 München Olympics, finishing in sixth place in the Finn event. Weber was named Sailor of the Year in 1969 and 1972 by Finnish sports journalists. Weber also took part in the Whitbread Round the World Race and later served as a board member of the Finnish Sailing Federation.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1972 Summer Olympics Sailing FIN Kim Weber
One Person Dinghy, Open (Olympic) 6