Jörgen Sundelin (born 15 March 1945) is a retired Swedish sailor. Together with his brothers Peter and Ulf he won a gold medal in the 5.5 metre class at the 1968 Olympics and a silver medal at the 1969 World Championships. The brothers also won the 1971 world title in the three-person keelboat (Dragon class) and placed sixth and ninth at the 1972 and 1976 Olympics, respectively.[1] Besides sailing, Jörgen and Peter also played ice hockey for Skuru IK.[2]

Jörgen Sundelin
Peter, Jörgen (center) and Ulf in 1968
Personal information
Full nameLars Jörgen Sundelin
Nationality Sweden
Born (1945-03-15) 15 March 1945 (age 79)
Stockholm, Sweden
Height181 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight70 kg (154 lb)
Sailing career
Class(es)5.5 metre, Dragon, Star
ClubRoyal Swedish Yacht Club
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1968 Mexico City 5.5 m class
World championships
Silver medal – second place 1969 Sandhamn 5.5 m
Gold medal – first place 1971 Hobart Dragon

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