Paul Elvstrøm was a Danish competitive sailor who won four Olympic gold medals between 1948 and 1960 across the Firefly and Finn classes, and thirteen world championship titles across multiple boat classes. He founded the sailmaking company Elvstrøm Sails, was named Danish Sportsman of the Century in 1996, and was inducted into the ISAF Sailing Hall of Fame in 2007.
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Career HighlightWon four Olympic gold medals and thirteen world titles across seven sailing classes; named Danish Sportsman of the Century. 1 Classification
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Paul Bert Elvstrøm (25 February 1928 – 7 December 2016) was a Danish yachtsman and the founder of Elvstrøm Sails.
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Paul Bert Elvstrøm (25 February 1928 - 7 December 2016) was a Danish yachtsman and the founder of Elvstrøm Sails.
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He won four Olympic gold medals and thirteen world titles in a range of classes including Snipe, Soling, Star, Flying Dutchman, Finn, 505, and 5.5 Metre. For his achievements, Elvstrøm was chosen as "Danish Sportsman of the Century."
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He won four Olympic gold medals and thirteen world titles in a range of classes including Snipe, Soling, Star, Flying Dutchman, Finn, 505, and 5.5 Metre.
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