About Percy Almstedt
Lived 1888 – 1937 (aged 48). Percy Almstedt was a Swedish skipper and sailor.
Anders Percival Almstedt (November 30, 1888 – October 29, 1937) was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was a crew member of the Swedish boat Elsie, which won the silver medal in the 40 m2 class. There were only two boats competing in this race, and so it was a foregone conclusion that they would win either the silver or gold.
Almstedt died in his birthplace of Gothenburg in 1937 at the age of 48. The manner of death was suicide.
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Who was Percy Almstedt?
sailor (1888–1937)
When was Percy Almstedt born?
Percy Almstedt was born on 30 November 1888 in Gothenburg.
When did Percy Almstedt die?
Percy Almstedt died on 29 October 1937.
What was Percy Almstedt's occupation?
Percy Almstedt was a skipper and sailor.
What nationality was Percy Almstedt?
Percy Almstedt was Swedish.
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