Jonathan McKee
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Jonathan McKee is an American sailor
and Olympic Champion. He competed in the Flying Dutchman class at the 1984 Summer Olympics
in Los Angeles and won a gold medal, with William Carl Buchan
.
His competed in the 49er
class at the 2000 Summer Olympics
in Sydney together with his brother Charles McKee
, and they won the bronze medal.
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...
and Olympic Champion. He competed in the Flying Dutchman class at the 1984 Summer Olympics
1984 Summer Olympics
The 1984 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held in Los Angeles, California, United States in 1984...
in Los Angeles and won a gold medal, with William Carl Buchan
William Carl Buchan
William Carl Buchan is an American sailor and Olympic Champion. He competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and won a gold medal in the Flying Dutchman class....
.
His competed in the 49er
49er (dinghy)
The 49er is a double handed twin trapeze skiff type sailing dinghy. The two crew work on different roles with the helm making many tactical decisions, as well as steering, and the crew doing most of the sail control. The design, by Julian Bethwaite, the son of Frank Bethwaite , is revolutionary...
class at the 2000 Summer Olympics
2000 Summer Olympics
The Sydney 2000 Summer Olympic Games or the Millennium Games/Games of the New Millennium, officially known as the Games of the XXVII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated between 15 September and 1 October 2000 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia...
in Sydney together with his brother Charles McKee
Charles McKee
Charles McKee is an American sailor and Olympic medalist. He competed in the 470 class at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul and received a bronze medal....
, and they won the bronze medal.