Erik Wiik-Hansen

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameErik•Wiik-Hansen
Used nameErik•Wiik-Hansen
Born3 July 1934 in Bærum, Viken (NOR)
Died5 March 2008 in Bærum, Viken (NOR)
Measurements179 cm / 87 kg
AffiliationsKongelig Norsk Seilforening-Bærum
NOC Norway

Biography

Erik Wiik-Hansen was a crewman in the Dragon Class (Three-Person Keelboat) in Acapulco at the 1968 Olympics. Together with helmsman Teddy Sommerschield and Jan-Erik Aalberg, the boat finished in 12th place. Wiik-Hansen was one of the spokesmen for the Norwegian Sport Sailing Association, and Norges Seilforbund was founded in 1970. He was a council member from 1972-74, and was engaged in local politics in his home municipality of Asker. Wiik-Hansen also worked hard to realize his dream of a wooden boat museum, with The Oslofjord Museum opening in Vollen, Asker in 2013, five years after his death.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1968 Summer Olympics Sailing NOR Erik Wiik-Hansen
Three Person Keelboat, Open (Olympic) Norway 12