About Olle Åkerlund
Lived 1911 – 1978 (aged 66). Olle Åkerlund was a Swedish skipper and sailor.
Olle Erik Cyrus Åkerlund (28 September 1911 – 4 February 1978) was a Swedish sailor. He was a crew member of the Swedish boat Bissbi that won the gold medal in the 6 m class
at the 1932 Summer Olympics. The boat was owned by his father Erik, who was a publisher and entrepreneur.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Olle Åkerlund?
sailor (1911-1978)
When was Olle Åkerlund born?
Olle Åkerlund was born on 28 September 1911 in Gothenburg.
When did Olle Åkerlund die?
Olle Åkerlund died on 4 February 1978 in Stockholm.
What was Olle Åkerlund's occupation?
Olle Åkerlund was a skipper and sailor.
What nationality was Olle Åkerlund?
Olle Åkerlund was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Olle Åkerlund. https://biography.guide/olle-akerlund/
MLA: "Olle Åkerlund." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/olle-akerlund/.
Chicago: "Olle Åkerlund." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/olle-akerlund/.
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