Died 2016-12-07.
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Paul Elvstrøm
Paul Bert Elvstrøm was a Danish yachtsman and the founder of Elvstrøm Sails. He won four Olympic gold medals and thirteen world titles in a range of classes including Snipe, Soling, Star, Flying Dutchman, Finn, 505, and 5.5 Metre. For his achievements, Elvstrøm was chosen as "Danish Sportsman of the Century."
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Born 25 February 1928 · Died 7 December 2016 · Q50893
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2016· 3 entries
Inside The Games: Danish sailing icon Paul Elvstrøm dies aged 88
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Dan Ibsen, the executive director of the Royal Danish Yacht Club said, “Today the Elvstrøm Bailer is still the only functional bailer on Olympic dinghies and boats around the world
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2009· 1 entry
Sailed his Dragonfly trimaran — solo — to visit his daughter Gitte and her family on the east coast of Sweden, 600 miles from his home
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2007· 1 entry
Elvstrøm was among the first six inductees into the ISAF Sailing Hall of Fame
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1996· 1 entry
Elvstrøm was chosen as "Danish Sportsman of the Century
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1985· 1 entry
Awarded Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog (1985).
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1982· 1 entry
Earned Bronze Olympic Order (1982).
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1969· 1 entry
Title updated to Paul Elvstrom Explains the Racing Rules of Sailing: 2005–2008 Rules
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1954· 2 entries
Elvstrøm established a manufacturing company, Elvstrøm Sails, whose products included masts, booms, and sails
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Also started cutting sails for club members in his basement
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1928· 1 entry
Born 1928-02-25.
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