Erik Preben-Schmidt
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Erik Oluf•Preben-Schmidt |
| Used name | Erik•Preben-Schmidt |
| Born | 30 April 1939 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro (BRA) |
| Measurements | 175 cm / 82 kg |
| NOC |  Brazil |
Biography
Erik Preben-Schmidt had the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 1959 Pan American Games Lightning (with Axel Preben-Schmidt and the non-Olympian Antonio F. Barbosa), 2nd in the 1963 Pan American Games Lightning (with Axel Preben-Schmidt and the non-Olympian Robinson Hasselman).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Summer Olympics | Sailing | BRA |
Erik Preben-Schmidt | |||
| Two Person Keelboat, Open (Olympic) | Axel Preben-Schmidt | 7 | ||||
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Sailing | BRA |
Erik Preben-Schmidt | |||
| Three Person Keelboat, Open (Olympic) | Brazil | 6 |
Olympic family relations
- Twin brother of Axel Preben-Schmidt
- Uncle of Torben Grael
- Uncle of Lars Grael
- Granduncle of Martine Grael
- Granduncle of Marco Grael
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Pan American Games (1–1–0 1959 Chicago SAI gold: Lightning; 1963 São Paulo SAI silver: Lightning)