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Sailing At The 1948 Summer Olympics – Star
The Star (sailboat), Star was a sailing event on the Sailing at the 1948 Summer Olympics program in Torbay. Seven races were scheduled. 47 sailors, on 17 boats, from 17 nations competed. Results DNF = Did Not Finish, DNS= Did Not Start, DSQ = Disqualified = Male, = Female Daily standings Courses at Torbay A total of three race area's was positioned by the Royal Navy in Torbay. Each of the classes was using the same kind of course and the same scoring system. Notes References * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Sailing at the 1948 Summer Olympics - Star Sailing at the 1948 Summer Olympics, 6 Metre Star (keelboat) competitions ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Torbay
Torbay is a borough and unitary authority in Devon, south west England. It is governed by Torbay Council and consists of of land, including the resort towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, located on east-facing Tor Bay, part of Lyme Bay on the English Channel. A popular tourist destination, Torbay's sandy beaches, mild climate and recreational and leisure attractions have given rise to its nickname of the "English Riviera". History Human bones and tools found in Kents Cavern in Torquay show that people have inhabited the Torbay area since Paleolithic times. A maxilla fragment known as Kents Cavern 4 may be the oldest example of a modern human in Europe, dating back to 37,000–40,000 years ago. Roman soldiers are known to have visited Torquay during the period when Britannia formed a part of the Roman Empire; they left offerings at a curious rock formation in Kent's Cavern, known as "The Face". A Roman burial was discovered in 1993 in Paignton. Both Brixham ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicolò Rode
Nicolò "Nico" Rode (1 January 1912 – 4 May 1998) was an Italian sailor. He competed at the 1948, 1952 and 1956 Olympics in the Star class with skipper Agostino Straulino on ''Merope''. They won a gold medal in 1952 and a silver in 1956 and finished fifth in 1948. Like Straulino, Rode was born in Mali Lošinj on the island of Lošinj, Croatia (at that time in the Austrian part of Austria-Hungary Austria-Hungary, often referred to as the Austro-Hungarian Empire,, the Dual Monarchy, or Austria, was a constitutional monarchy and great power in Central Europe between 1867 and 1918. It was formed with the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of ...). References External links * 1912 births 1998 deaths Italian male sailors (sport) Sailors at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Star Sailors at the 1952 Summer Olympics – Star Sailors at the 1956 Summer Olympics – Star Olympic sailors of Italy Olympic gold medalists for Italy Olympic silver medalists for Italy Olym ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikolaos Vlangalis
Nikolaos Vlangalis (26 October 1907 – 1978) was a Greek sailor. He competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics and the 1960 Summer Olympics The 1960 Summer Olympics ( it, Giochi Olimpici estivi del 1960), officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad ( it, Giochi della XVII Olimpiade) and commonly known as Rome 1960 ( it, Roma 1960), were an international multi-sport event held .... References External links * 1907 births 1978 deaths Greek male sailors (sport) Olympic sailors for Greece Sailors at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Star Sailors at the 1960 Summer Olympics – Star Sailors (sport) from Athens {{Greece-yachtracing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kharalambos Potamianos
Charalampos Potamianos (1906 – 30 August 2009) was a Greek sailor. He competed in the Star event at the 1948 Summer Olympics The 1948 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XIV Olympiad and also known as London 1948) were an international multi-sport event held from 29 July to 14 August 1948 in London, England, United Kingdom. Following a twelve-year hiatus ca .... References External links * 1906 births 2009 deaths Greek male sailors (sport) Olympic sailors for Greece Sailors at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Star People from Argostoli Sportspeople from the Ionian Islands (region) Greek centenarians {{Greece-yachtracing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khristoforos Karolou
Christoforos Karolou (born 1901, date of death unknown) was a Greek sailor. He competed in the Star event at the 1948 Summer Olympics The 1948 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XIV Olympiad and also known as London 1948) were an international multi-sport event held from 29 July to 14 August 1948 in London, England, United Kingdom. Following a twelve-year hiatus ca .... References External links * 1901 births Year of death missing Greek male sailors (sport) Olympic sailors for Greece Sailors at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Star Sailors (sport) from Athens {{Greece-yachtracing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Georgios Kalambokidis
Georgios Kalambokidis was a Greek sailor. He competed in the Star event at the 1948 Summer Olympics The 1948 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XIV Olympiad and also known as London 1948) were an international multi-sport event held from 29 July to 14 August 1948 in London, England, United Kingdom. Following a twelve-year hiatus ca .... References External links * Year of birth missing Year of death missing Greek male sailors (sport) Olympic sailors for Greece Sailors at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Star Place of birth missing {{Greece-yachtracing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
José María Alonso (sailor)
José María Alonso (born 31 January 1915, date of death unknown) was a Spanish sailor. He competed in the Star event at the 1948 Summer Olympics The 1948 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XIV Olympiad and also known as London 1948) were an international multi-sport event held from 29 July to 14 August 1948 in London, England, United Kingdom. Following a twelve-year hiatus ca .... References External links * 1915 births Year of death missing Spanish male sailors (sport) Olympic sailors for Spain Sailors at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Star Sportspeople from Bilbao Sailors (sport) from the Basque Country (autonomous community) {{Spain-yachtracing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eduardo Aznar
Eduardo Aznar (28 February 1920 – 20 November 1981) was a Spanish sailor. He competed in the Star event at the 1948 Summer Olympics The 1948 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XIV Olympiad and also known as London 1948) were an international multi-sport event held from 29 July to 14 August 1948 in London, England, United Kingdom. Following a twelve-year hiatus ca .... References External links * 1920 births 1981 deaths Spanish male sailors (sport) Olympic sailors for Spain Sailors at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Star Sportspeople from Getxo Sailors (sport) from the Basque Country (autonomous community) Sportspeople from Biscay {{Spain-yachtracing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
José Luis Allende
José Luis Allende (4 February 1926 – 26 January 2015) was a Spanish sailor. He competed in the Star event at the 1948 Summer Olympics The 1948 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XIV Olympiad and also known as London 1948) were an international multi-sport event held from 29 July to 14 August 1948 in London, England, United Kingdom. Following a twelve-year hiatus ca .... References External links * 1926 births 2015 deaths Spanish male sailors (sport) Olympic sailors for Spain Sailors at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Star Sportspeople from Madrid {{Spain-yachtracing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gerald Fairhead
Arthur Gerald "Gerry" Fairhead (March 23, 1923 – July 5, 2019) was a Canadian sailor. He placed eighth in the Star class at the 1948 Summer Olympics The 1948 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XIV Olympiad and also known as London 1948) were an international multi-sport event held from 29 July to 14 August 1948 in London, England, United Kingdom. Following a twelve-year hiatus ca .... References External links * * * 1923 births 2019 deaths Canadian male sailors (sport) Olympic sailors for Canada Sailors at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Star {{Canada-yachtracing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Gooderham
Norman William Gooderham (12 May 1919 – 15 December 1979) was a Canadian sailor. He competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics in the Star class and at the 1952 Summer Olympics in the 6 meter category and finished seventh-eights. Gooderham trained at the Royal Canadian Yacht Club and later served as its president. He came from a family of prominent businessmen and sailors that included George Horace Gooderham, Albert Gooderham and William Gooderham Sr. Besides his ancestors, his sisters Audrey and Ruth, his wife JoAnne, his son Bryan and grandchildren Yolande and Billy Billy may refer to: * Billy (name), a name (and list of people with the name) Animals * Billy (dog), a dog breed * Billy (pigeon), awarded the Dickin Medal in 1945 * Billy (pygmy hippo), a pet of U.S. President Calvin Coolidge * Billy, a youn ..., all competed in sailing. In 1949, during their honeymoon, Gooderham and his wife placed fourth at an international regatta in Bermuda. References 1919 births 197 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Len Fenton
Len Fenton (29 January 1929 – 8 May 2007) was an Australian sailor. He competed in the Star event at the 1948 Summer Olympics The 1948 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XIV Olympiad and also known as London 1948) were an international multi-sport event held from 29 July to 14 August 1948 in London, England, United Kingdom. Following a twelve-year hiatus ca .... References External links * 1929 births 2007 deaths Australian male sailors (sport) Olympic sailors for Australia Sailors at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Star Place of birth missing {{Australia-yachtracing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
