Dick Bergström (February 15, 1886 – August 17, 1952) was a

Swedish Swedish or ' may refer to: Anything from or related to Sweden, a country in Northern Europe. Or, specifically: * Swedish language, a North Germanic language spoken primarily in Sweden and Finland ** Swedish alphabet, the official alphabet used by ...

sailor A sailor, seaman, mariner, or seafarer is a person who works aboard a watercraft as part of its crew, and may work in any one of a number of different fields that are related to the operation and maintenance of a ship. While the term ''sailor'' ...

who competed in the

1912 Summer Olympics The 1912 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the V Olympiad () and commonly known as Stockholm 1912, were an international multi-sport event held in Stockholm, Sweden, between 6 July and 22 July 1912. The opening ceremony was he ...

. He was a crew member of the Swedish boat ''

Erna Signe ''Erna Signe'' is a 1911 Swedish 12 metre class yacht. It was by designed by William Fife III and built by August Plym at Neglingevarvet. Career ''Erna Signe'' was launched in June 1911. ''Erna Signe'' competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics, h ...

'', which won the silver medal in the 12 metre class. His brother is

Kurt Bergström Kurt J. Bergström (23 July 1891 – 20 November 1955) was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was a crew member of the Swedish boat ''Erna Signe'', which won the silver medal in the 12 metre class at the 1912 Olympi ...

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* * * * 1886 births 1952 deaths Swedish male sailors (sport) Sailors at the 1912 Summer Olympics – 12 Metre Olympic sailors for Sweden Olympic silver medalists for Sweden Olympic medalists in sailing Medalists at the 1912 Summer Olympics {{Sweden-yachtracing-bio-stub