Esko Rechardt Explained

Esko Tapani Rechardt (born 9 May 1958 in Helsinki) is a Finnish sailor and Olympic champion. He won a gold medal in the Finn class at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow.[1] [2]

He sailed on Martela OF during the 1989–90 Whitbread Round the World Race.

Biography

Rechardt has a master's degree in engineering, and after his sporting career has designed bridges, such as the bridge connecting the Korkeasaari zoo to Helsinki mainland.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1980 Summer Olympics – Moscow, Soviet Union – Sailing . https://web.archive.org/web/20070827094711/http://www.databaseolympics.com/games/gamessport.htm?g=20&sp=YAT . 2007-08-27 . databaseOlympics.com . 21 May 2008.
  2. Esko Rechardt. https://web.archive.org/web/20200417054424/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/re/esko-rechardt-1.html . dead . 2020-04-17 .
  3. Web site: Olympialegendat - Peking 2008 Olympialaiset - MTV3.fi . 2008-08-21 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080821063324/http://www.mtv3.fi/olympialaiset/olympialegendat.shtml . 2008-08-21 .

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