Paul Bert Elvstrøm was a Danish yachtsman. He won four Olympic gold medals and twenty world titles in a range of classes including Snipe, Soling, Star, Flying Dutchman, Finn, 505, and 5.5 Metre. For his achievements, Elvstrøm was chosen as "Danish... Wikipedia
Born: February 25, 1928, Hellerup, Denmark
Died: December 7, 2016 (age 88 years), Hellerup, Denmark
Children: Trine Elvstrøm
Parents: Birtha Christensen and Hugo Elvstrøm
Spouse: Anne Amsinck (m. 1951–2011)