John Albrechtson

John Albrechtson (22 July 1936 – 27 August 1985) was a Swedish sailor. Between 1968 and 1978 he won one Olympic gold medal and three gold, one silver and one bronze medals at the world championships.

John Albrechtson
Personal information
Nationality Sweden
Born(1936-07-22)22 July 1936
Gothenburg, Sweden
Died27 August 1985(1985-08-27) (aged 49)
Västra Frölunda, Sweden
Sailing career
Class(es)Star, Tempest
ClubVikingaflottiljen (1968)
Royal Gothenburg Yacht Club (1972–76)
Medal record
Sailing
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
1976 Montreal Tempest class
World Championships
1966 Kiel Star class
1977 Strömstad Tempest class
1978 Castelletto Tempest class
1975 Association Island Tempest class
1971 Seattle Star class
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