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Torsten Lord
Personal information
Born2 March 1904
Nacka, Stockholm, Sweden
Died4 February 1970 (aged 65)
Lidingö, Stockholm, Sweden
Sport
SportSailing
Sailing career
ClubRoyal Swedish Yacht Club
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1936 Berlin 6 metre class
Bronze medal – third place 1948 London 6 metre class

Torsten Hjalmar Lord (2 March 1904 – 4 February 1970) was a Swedish sailor who competed at the 1936, 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he won the bronze medal as crew member of the Swedish boat May Be in the 6 metre class. Twelve years later he won his second bronze medal. This time as crew member of the Swedish boat Ali Baba II in the 6 metre class. In 1952 he finished fourth as a crew member of the Swedish boat May Be II in the 6 metre class event.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Torsten Lord". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020.
  2. ^ Torsten Lord. Swedish Olympic Committee