Peter O'Donnell (sailor)
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Peter O'Donnell was an Australian sailor
and Olympic Champion. He competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics
in Tokyo and won a gold medal in the 5.5 metre class, with the boat Barrenjoey and team members Bill Northam
and James Sargeant
.
Sailor
A sailor, mariner, or seaman is a person who navigates water-borne vessels or assists in their operation, maintenance, or service. The term can apply to professional mariners, military personnel, and recreational sailors as well as a plethora of other uses...
and Olympic Champion. He competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics
1964 Summer Olympics
The 1964 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVIII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held in Tokyo, Japan in 1964. Tokyo had been awarded with the organization of the 1940 Summer Olympics, but this honor was subsequently passed to Helsinki because of Japan's...
in Tokyo and won a gold medal in the 5.5 metre class, with the boat Barrenjoey and team members Bill Northam
Bill Northam
Sir William Herbert "Bill" Northam, CBE was an Australian Olympic yachtsman and businessman.Born in London, England on 28 September 1905, Northam had a successful career in business before becoming an Olympian...
and James Sargeant
James Sargeant
James Sargeant is an Australian sailor and Olympic Champion. He competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo and won a gold medal in the 5.5 metre class.-References:...
.