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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Gustaf Axel Estlander |
| Born | 18 September 1876 |
| Died | 1 December 1930 (aged 54) |
| Sailing career | |
| Class | 8 Metre |
Gustaf Axel Estlander (18 September 1876 – 1 December 1930) was a Finnish architect and one of the most successful Scandinavian yacht designers of the early 20th century. He was born and educated in Finland, later set up a yacht yard in Germany, and spent his final years in Sweden. As a sporty youth, Estlander in 1894 sailed from Finland to Sweden in a canoe. He was an accomplished skater, winning the 1898 European Speed Skating Championships for Men in Helsinki, Finland. He also competed at the 1912 Summer Olympics.[1]
- ^ "Gustaf Estlander". Olympedia. Retrieved 30 May 2021.