Lars Käll
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Lars Gunnar•Käll |
| Used name | Lars•Käll |
| Born | 19 November 1933 in Stockholm, Stockholm (SWE) |
| Died | 27 July 2009 in Stockholm, Stockholm (SWE) |
| Measurements | 178 cm / 72 kg |
| Affiliations | Vikingarnas SS, Stockholm (SWE) |
| NOC |  Sweden |
Biography
In the 1964 Flying Dutchmen event, Lars Käll and his brother Stig stopped one of their races to help rescue the Australian team of John Dawe and Ian Winter, after their boat had capsized. For this unselfish act, in 1967 they were awarded the Tokyo Trophy, an International Fairplay Award, by the IOC.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 Summer Olympics | Sailing | SWE |
Lars Käll | |||
| Two Person Heavyweight Dinghy, Open (Olympic) | Stig Käll | 18 |
Olympic family relations
- Brother of Stig Käll