Christopher Boardman
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Christopher Alan Boardman (11 June 1903 – 29 September 1987) was a British
sailor
who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics
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In 1936 he was a crew member of the British boat Lalage which won the gold medal in the 6 metre class.
In 1934 Chris was a member of the crew of the British J class yacht "Endeavour" which made competed in the Americas Cup off the coast of Rhode Island. The Endeavour won the first two races but lost the remaining three.
Chris' younger brother, Humphrey, was a competitor in the double sculls at the 1928 Olympic games.
Chris' mother was the daughter of Sir Jeremiah Colman owner of Colman's Mustard. The family home was at How Hill in the Norfolk village of Ludham.
Great Britain
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sailor
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...
who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics
1936 Summer Olympics
The 1936 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XI Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was held in 1936 in Berlin, Germany. Berlin won the bid to host the Games over Barcelona, Spain on April 26, 1931, at the 29th IOC Session in Barcelona...
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In 1936 he was a crew member of the British boat Lalage which won the gold medal in the 6 metre class.
In 1934 Chris was a member of the crew of the British J class yacht "Endeavour" which made competed in the Americas Cup off the coast of Rhode Island. The Endeavour won the first two races but lost the remaining three.
Chris' younger brother, Humphrey, was a competitor in the double sculls at the 1928 Olympic games.
Chris' mother was the daughter of Sir Jeremiah Colman owner of Colman's Mustard. The family home was at How Hill in the Norfolk village of Ludham.