About Dagmar Salén
Lived 1901 – 1980 (aged 79). Dagmar Salén was a Swedish sailor.
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.
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Who was Dagmar Salén?
sailor (1901–1980)
When was Dagmar Salén born?
Dagmar Salén was born on 22 May 1901 in Örebro.
When did Dagmar Salén die?
Dagmar Salén died on 20 December 1980 in Stockholm.
What was Dagmar Salén's occupation?
Dagmar Salén was a sailor.
What nationality was Dagmar Salén?
Dagmar Salén was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dagmar Salén. https://biography.guide/dagmar-salen/
MLA: "Dagmar Salén." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dagmar-salen/.
Chicago: "Dagmar Salén." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dagmar-salen/.
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