Reginald White
Encyclopedia
Reginald James White, usually Reg White (28 October 1935 – 27 May 2010), was a British boat builder, sailor
, Olympic champion and world champion. He won a gold medal in the Tornado class
with John Osborn
at the 1976 Summer Olympics
in Montreal
.
He became world champion in the tornado class in 1976 and 1979.
White died just after sailing his Brightlingsea One-Design
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...
, Olympic champion and world champion. He won a gold medal in the Tornado class
Tornado (sailboat)
The Tornado is an two person multihull class recognised as an International Class by the International Sailing Federation. It was used for the Olympic Catamaran discpline for over 30 years.-Background:...
with John Osborn
John Osborn (sailor)
John Osborn is a British sailor, Olympic champion and world champion. He won a gold medal in the Tornado class with Reg White at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal.He became world champion in the tornado class in 1976, with Reg White....
at the 1976 Summer Olympics
1976 Summer Olympics
The 1976 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXI Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event celebrated in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, in 1976. Montreal was awarded the rights to the 1976 Games on May 12, 1970, at the 69th IOC Session in Amsterdam, over the bids of Moscow and...
in Montreal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
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He became world champion in the tornado class in 1976 and 1979.
White died just after sailing his Brightlingsea One-Design