Michael Schoettle
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Michael Schoettle (born 7 September 1936) is an American sailor
and Olympic Champion. He competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics
in Helsinki and won a gold medal in the 5.5 metre class, with the boat Complex II.
His brother Ferdinand Schoettle competed in sailing at the 1956 Summer Olympics, where he finished 4th in the 5.5 metre class.
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 at the 1952 Summer Olympics
1952 Summer Olympics
The 1952 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Helsinki, Finland in 1952. Helsinki had been earlier given the 1940 Summer Olympics, which were cancelled due to World War II...
in Helsinki and won a gold medal in the 5.5 metre class, with the boat Complex II.
His brother Ferdinand Schoettle competed in sailing at the 1956 Summer Olympics, where he finished 4th in the 5.5 metre class.