Peter O'Donnell (sailor)
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Peter Joseph O'Donnell (28 February 1939 ā 9 January 2008) 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.[1]
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Peter O'Donnell | |
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Born | (1939-02-28)28 February 1939 |
Died | 9 January 2008(2008-01-09) (aged 68) Hallidays Point, New South Wales, Australia |
Family | Jack O'Donnell (rugby union), Iggy O'Donnell |
Awards | Inductee Australian Sailing Hall of Fame |
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Quick Facts Medal record, Representing Australia ...
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1964 Tokyo | 5.5 metre |
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In 2017, he was an inaugural inductee to the Australia Sailing Hall of Fame with Northam and Sargeant.[2]