Magnus Olsson Scholarship Recipients Announced

Adele Ramm-Ericson and Leo Florén have been named this year's scholarship recipients from the Mange Olsson Memorial Foundation. At a ceremony on Tuesday at Djurgården in Stockholm, the talented future names in Swedish sailing received their scholarships. At the same event, a true legend of the sport, Paul Cayard, received the Mange Olsson Award.

Adele Ramm-Ericson is 16 years old and represents KSSS. She concluded her Optimist dinghy career in December 2024 in Argentina with a strong World Championship performance, finishing eighth among the girls. Last year she completed her first season as an ILCA sailor and made a great impression. She won the Junior Swedish Championships in ILCA 4 Open and finished seventh at the World Championships, among 100 girls competing on the same venue where the 2028 Olympics will be held. At the Worlds, Adele stood out by winning the first race in the gold finals by a margin of 40 seconds.

Last year she was named "Junior of the Year" by the Swedish Sailing Federation. With a professional approach to her training, a strong will to improve, and an infectious, genuine joy for sailing, she could - much like Mange - become an inspiring representative for the next generation of Swedish sailors.

"I was very surprised and incredibly happy when I found out I had been awarded this scholarship. It feels both hounoring and inspiring to receive recognition for the time you put into sailing. The scholarship makes me extra motivated to develop and reach my goals. I am very grateful for this opportunity," says Adele.

Leo Florén is 16 years old and sails for GKSS. He is ambitious about his sailing and enjoys training a lot — both on the water and physical training on land. His first major international success came as early as 2022 in Finland, when he won gold at the Nordic Championships in Optimist, both individually and as part of the team. He now sails ILCA, and at the Europa Cup in Poland last summer he finished seventh — and fourth in U16. In January 2026 he finished tenth at the Regata di Campionato Zonale in Andora, Italy — and first in U17.

Leo has quickly shown that he is one of Sweden's most promising young ILCA sailors, ready to compete internationally. Beyond his race results, Leo stands out for his energy, joy, and team-spirited attitude toward the sport. He embodies the true spirit of Mange Olsson, where hard work meets a constant smile, and where team unity and love of sailing always take centre stage.

"I feel very honoured and grateful to receive this year's scholarship from the Mange Olsson Memorial Fund. For me it means a great deal to receive this encouragement at a time when I am investing heavily in my sailing and preparing for international championships," says Leo, adding:

"The scholarship provides both motivation and inspiration to keep developing and working towards my goals. I am very proud to be associated with Mange Olsson's name and the legacy he left behind in Swedish sailing."

Alongside Adele and Leo receiving their respective scholarships, the Mange Olsson Award was presented to one of the world's most experienced and successful sailors in Paul Cayard. For over four decades, the 66-year-old American has been part of the very highest world elite in the sport, as crew member or team leader. He has competed in six America's Cup campaigns in various roles. He has sailed five round-the-world races, participated in the Olympic Games, and won eight World Championship medals in the Star class. Paul Cayard becomes the 13th recipient of the award, which honours international sailors who, like Mange, have developed the sport of sailing, both in human and sporting terms.

The scholarship also means that Adele and Leo will have the 2026 Mange Olsson Award winner, Paul Cayard, as their mentor for one year.