About Bengt Melin
Lived 1917 – 2007 (aged 89). Bengt Melin was a Swedish sailor.
Bengt Einar Melin (7 June 1917 in Karlstad, Sweden – 31 March 2007 in Almuñécar, Spain) was a Swedish Olympic sailor in the Star class. He competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics and in the 1952 Summer Olympics. In 1948, together with Yngve Engkvist, they finished 17th and in 1952, together with Börje Carlsson, they finished 7th.
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Who was Bengt Melin?
Swedish Olympic sailor (1917-2007)
When was Bengt Melin born?
Bengt Melin was born on 7 June 1917 in Karlstad.
When did Bengt Melin die?
Bengt Melin died on 31 March 2007.
What was Bengt Melin's occupation?
Bengt Melin was a sailor.
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Bengt Melin was Swedish.
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