Ernst Hjalmar Karlsson (1 March 1906 – 2 April 1992) was a Swedish sailor.

He was a crew member of the Swedish boat Rush V that won the gold medal in the 5.5 m class at the 1956 Summer Olympics.

His sons Arne and Per-Olof also became Olympic sailors.

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