Durward Knowles
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Durward Randolph Knowles (born 2 November 1917) is a sailor and olympic champion from the Bahamas. He competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics
in Tokyo, where he won a gold medal in the Star class
, together with Cecil Cooke
. He received a bronze medal at the 1956 Summer Olympics
in Melbourne.
However, he competed in the 1948 Olympics in the Star for the United Kingdom winning the 4th place together with Sloane Elmo Farrington.
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, where he won a gold medal in the Star class
Star (sailboat)
The International Star is a 6.9 m one-design racing keelboat for two people.The boat must weigh at least 671 kg with a maximum total sail area of 26.5 m . It is sloop-rigged, with a mainsail larger in proportional size than any other boat of its length...
, together with Cecil Cooke
Cecil Cooke
Cecil Cooke was a sailor and olympic champion from the Bahamas.He competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, where he won a gold medal in the star class, together with Durward Knowles.-External links:...
. He received a bronze medal at the 1956 Summer Olympics
1956 Summer Olympics
The 1956 Melbourne Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in Melbourne, Australia, in 1956, with the exception of the equestrian events, which could not be held in Australia due to quarantine regulations...
in Melbourne.
However, he competed in the 1948 Olympics in the Star for the United Kingdom winning the 4th place together with Sloane Elmo Farrington.