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Pelle Petterson (Pelle Helmer Petterson) was born on 31 July, 1932 in Stockholm, Sweden, is a Swedish sailor. Discover Pelle Petterson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 91 years old?

Popular As Pelle Helmer Petterson
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Age 91 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 31 July, 1932
Birthday 31 July
Birthplace Stockholm, Sweden
Nationality Sweden

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Pelle Petterson Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Pelle Petterson worth at the age of 91 years old? Pelle Petterson’s income source is mostly from being a successful sailor. He is from Sweden. We have estimated Pelle Petterson's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

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1800

He also designed Volvo's successful sports car, the P1800, while he was a student of Pietro Frua.

There is a line of sailing clothing and sports wear bearing the name Petterson, under the Brand Name Pelle P. which are designed by his daughter, Cecilia.

His other daughter, Ulrika "Icka", lives in the U.S. and is married to Paul Cayard, an American yachtsman and professional sailor.

1932

Pelle Helmer Petterson (born 31 July 1932) is a Swedish sailor and yacht designer.

1955

He is the son of Helmer Petterson and Norwegian-born Borgny Petterson (born Holm), and studied design at the leading Pratt Institute in New York from 1955 through 1957.

His father was also a designer who developed wood gas aggregates and Volvo PV444, strongly influencing his son to go in his footsteps.

He is probably best known for designing the Maxi brand of sailing boats, which are still among the most common sailing boats in Swedish waters.

1964

Competing in the Star class, Petterson won two Olympic medals: a bronze in 1964 and a silver in 1972.

1969

He held the world title in this event in 1969.

1977

He also won World Cup medals in the Soling class and participated in the America's Cup several times, skippering the Swedish America's Cup Challenges in 1977 and 1980.

Petterson was the first person to be inducted into the Swedish Sailing Hall of Fame.

2004

On 14 May 2004 he received the Swedish Business Award for Outstanding Achievements of the first grade from the West Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Amongst previous recipients are Arvid Carlsson Nobel laureate, Ingvar Kamprad founder of Ikea and Pehr G. Gyllenhammar former CEO of Volvo.

On 19 November 2004 he received the KTH's Stora Pris from the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm.

2010

On 8 June 2010 Petterson received from Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden the King's Medal (12th size bright-blue ribbon ) for outstanding contributions as a yachtsman and boat designer.