Alphonse Burnand
Encyclopedia
Alphonse A. Burnand, Jr. (January 21, 1896 – December 4, 1981) was an American
sailor
who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics
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He was born in Colorado
and died in Orange, California
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In 1932 he was a crew member of the American boat Angelita which won the gold medal in the 8 metre class.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
sailor
Sailing
Sailing is the propulsion of a vehicle and the control of its movement with large foils called sails. By changing the rigging, rudder, and sometimes the keel or centre board, a sailor manages the force of the wind on the sails in order to move the boat relative to its surrounding medium and...
who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics
1932 Summer Olympics
The 1932 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the X Olympiad, was a major world wide multi-athletic event which was celebrated in 1932 in Los Angeles, California, United States. No other cities made a bid to host these Olympics. Held during the worldwide Great Depression, many nations...
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He was born in Colorado
Colorado
Colorado is a U.S. state that encompasses much of the Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains...
and died in Orange, California
Orange, California
Southern California is well-known for year-round pleasant weather: - On average, the warmest month is August. - The highest recorded temperature was in 1985. - On average, the coolest month is December. - The lowest recorded temperature was in 1950...
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In 1932 he was a crew member of the American boat Angelita which won the gold medal in the 8 metre class.