Holger Sundström
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Holger Bertil•Sundström |
| Used name | Holger•Sundström |
| Born | 17 April 1925 in Göteborg (Gothenburg), Västra Götaland (SWE) |
| Died | 9 April 2023 in Göteborg (Gothenburg), Västra Götaland (SWE) |
| Measurements | 186 cm / 85 kg |
| Affiliations | Kattegattflottiljen, Göteborg (SWE) |
| NOC |  Sweden |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Holger Sundström was at the height of his sailing career in the mid-1960s and was to chosen to represent Sweden, alongside Pelle Petterson, in the Star class at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. After a slow start in the first two races, the duo finished 2-1-2-2-4 in the final races, which placed them just shy of the Americans by the end of the tournament and earned them a bronze medal. Sundström and Petterson would again represent Sweden in the Star class at the 1966 European Championships, but finished seventh in a field of 51 boats.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 Summer Olympics | Sailing | SWE |
Holger Sundström | |||
| Two Person Keelboat, Open (Olympic) | Pelle Petterson | 3 | Bronze |