Peik Gästrin
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Peik Lars Erik•Gästrin |
| Used name | Peik•Gästrin |
| Nick/petnames | Spike |
| Born | 6 July 1934 in Helsinki, Uusimaa (FIN) |
| Died | 19 July 2024 (aged 90 years 13 days) in Helsinki, Uusimaa (FIN) |
| Measurements | 171 cm / 61 kg |
| NOC |  Finland |
Biography
During the 1960s Finnish sailor Peik Gästrin competed at multiple regattas around the world. Together with Peter Tallberg and Fredrik Eklöf, Gästrin sailed in the 5.5 metres class at the Roma Olympics, with the Finnish crew coming 15th. A year later he came eighth in the same class at the World Sailing Championships, before winning bronze at the 1966 Nordic Championships in the Snipe. Prior to his sailing career Gästrin also played ice hockey for KIF in the SM series for the 1952–53 season.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Sailing | FIN |
Peik Gästrin | |||
| 5.5 metres, Open (Olympic) | Inga-Lill XXXXIII | 15 |