Herbert Williams (sailor)
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Herbert Williams was an American
sailor and Olympic champion. He competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics
in Melbourne
, where he received a gold medal in the star class
with the boat Kathleen, together with Lawrence Low
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
sailor and Olympic champion. He competed 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
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
, where he received 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...
with the boat Kathleen, together with Lawrence Low
Lawrence Low
Lawrence Low is an American sailor and Olympic champion. He competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, where he received a gold medal in the star class with the boat Kathleen, together with Herbert Williams....
.