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Reginald James White (28 October 1935 – 27 May 2010) was an English boat builder, sailor, Olympic champion and world champion. He won a gold medal in the Tornado class with John Osborn at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal.[1]
Reg White | |
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Born | 28 October 1935 Brightlingsea, Essex, England |
Died | 27 May 2010 74) Brightlingsea, Essex, England | (aged
Nationality | British |
Occupation | Boat builder |
Known for | Olympic Yachting Gold Medal, 1976 Summer Olympics, Tornado Catamaran |
Relatives | John Osborn (brother-in-law) |
Medal record | ||
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Men's sailing | ||
Representing United Kingdom | ||
Olympic Games | ||
1976 Montreal | Tornado |
He became world champion in the Tornado class in 1976 and 1979.
White died just after sailing his Brightlingsea One-Design[2][3]
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