Dagmar Salén

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Dagmar Salén
Sven and Dagmar Salén
Personal information
Born22 May 1901
Örebro, Sweden
Died20 December 1980 (aged 79)
Stockholm, Sweden
Sport
SportSailing
Sailing career
ClubRoyal Swedish Yacht Club
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1936 Berlin Mixed 6 m class

Dagmar Salén (née Mörner, 22 May 1901 – 20 December 1980) was a Swedish sailor. Together with her husband Sven Salén she won a bronze medal in the mixed 6 m class at the 1936 Summer Olympics, becoming the first Swedish woman to win an Olympic medal in sailing.[1][2]

Salén was born in a noble family, and married Sven Salén in 1931.[2] Their son Sven H. Salén (born 1939) became a lawyer and politician.

References

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  1. ^ Dagmar Salén. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ a b Dagmar Salén. Swedish Olympic Committee