Ferdinand Alfthan
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Max Ferdinand•Alfthan |
| Used name | Ferdinand•Alfthan |
| Born | 11 February 1892 in Helsinki, Uusimaa (FIN) |
| Died | 30 May 1960 (aged 68 years 3 months 19 days) in Helsinki, Uusimaa (FIN) |
| Affiliations | NJK, Helsinki (FIN) |
| NOC |  Finland |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Ferdinand Alfthan married Hedvig Helena Maria (née Ehlert) in 1918 and was the father of one son. His mother Mary Helena, née Krogius, was the sister of Ernst Krogius, owner and helmsman of the yacht “Heatherbell”. The Finnish boat placed third and last in both races of the 12 metres class at the Stockholm Olympic Games in 1912. With only three yachts competing, the crew still took bronze.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Sailing | FIN |
Ferdinand Alfthan | |||
| 12 metres, Open (Olympic) | Heatherbell | 3 | Bronze |
Olympic family relations
- Nephew of Ernst Krogius