Stig Käll
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Stig Lennart•Käll |
| Used name | Stig•Käll |
| Born | 31 August 1938 in Stockholm, Stockholm (SWE) |
| Measurements | 180 cm / 70 kg |
| Affiliations | Vikingarnas SS, Stockholm (SWE) |
| NOC |  Sweden |
Biography
In the 1964 Flying Dutchmen event, Stig Käll and his brother Lars 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 International Fairplay Award by the IOC.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 Summer Olympics | Sailing | SWE |
Stig Käll | |||
| Two Person Heavyweight Dinghy, Open (Olympic) | Lars Käll | 18 |
Olympic family relations
- Brother of Lars Käll