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Dagmar Salén

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.[1][2]

Salén was born in a noble family, and married Sven Salén in 1931.[2] Their son Sven H. Salén (born 1939) became a lawyer and politician.

References

  1. ^ Dagmar Salén. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ a b Dagmar Salén. Swedish Olympic Committee