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Sailing At The 1984 Summer Olympics – Tornado
The Tornado (sailboat), Tornado was a sailing event on the Sailing at the 1984 Summer Olympics program in Long Beach, California, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California. Seven races were scheduled. 40 sailors, on 20 boats, from 20 nations competed. Results DNF = Did Not Finish, DNS= Did Not Start, DSQ = Disqualified, PMS = Premature Start, YMP = Yacht Materially Prejudiced image:Mars symbol.svg, 13px = Male, image:Venus symbol.svg, 13px = Female Daily standings Notes References * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Sailing at the 1984 Summer Olympics - Tornado Sailing at the 1984 Summer Olympics, Tornado Tornado (sailboat) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Long Beach, California
Long Beach is a city in Los Angeles County, California. It is the 42nd-most populous city in the United States, with a population of 466,742 as of 2020. A charter city, Long Beach is the seventh-most populous city in California. Incorporated in 1897, Long Beach lies in Southern California in the southern part of Los Angeles County. Long Beach is approximately south of downtown Los Angeles, and is part of the Gateway Cities region. The Port of Long Beach is the second busiest container port in the United States and is among the world's largest shipping ports. The city is over an oilfield with minor wells both directly beneath the city as well as offshore. The city is known for its waterfront attractions, including the permanently docked and the Aquarium of the Pacific. Long Beach also hosts the Grand Prix of Long Beach, an IndyCar race and the Long Beach Pride Festival and Parade. California State University, Long Beach, one of the largest universities in California b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Venus Symbol
A planet symbol (or ''planetary symbol'') is a graphical symbol used in astrology and astronomy to represent a classical planet (including the Sun and the Moon) or one of the modern planets. The symbols were also used in alchemy to represent the metals associated with the planets, and in calendars for their associated days. The use of these symbols derives from Classical Greco-Roman astronomy, though their current shapes are a development of the 16th century. The classical planets, their symbols, days and most commonly associated planetary metals are: The International Astronomical Union (IAU) discourages the use of these symbols in modern journal articles, and their style manual proposes one- and two-letter abbreviations for the names of the planets for cases where planetary symbols might be used, such as in the headings of tables. The modern planets with their traditional symbols and IAU abbreviations are: The symbols of Venus and Mars are also used to represent female and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Willy Van Bladel
Wilhelmus Christiaan Franciscus "Willy" van Bladel (born 26 March 1960 in Eindhoven) is a sailor from the Netherlands, who represented his country at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. With Huub Lambriex as crew, Van Bladel took the 11th place in the Tornado. At the 1988 Olympics in Pusan Van Bladel made his second appearance in the Olympic regattas with his brother Cees van Bladel as crew. They took 9th place. Sailing career After sailing Vaurien and 470 with his brother Cees van Bladel Van Bladel then moved into the Tornado. Professional life Van Bladel studied BBA, Business Administration at the Nyenrode University (1978–1981). He nowadays is owner of the company ''Hoblad b.v.''. Since 2007, Wil is head coach of the Flemish Olympic team (VYF). He is the primary coach of Evi Van Acker Evi Van Acker (born 23 September 1985) is a Belgian professional sailor. She has a Bachelor in Chemistry and is currently studying for a Master in bio-engineering. Career Van Ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krister Söderqvist
Krister Söderqvist (born 25 February 1959) is a Swedish sailor. He competed in the Tornado event at the 1984 Summer Olympics The 1984 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXIII Olympiad and also known as Los Angeles 1984) were an international multi-sport event held from July 28 to August 12, 1984, in Los Angeles, California, United States. It marked the secon .... References External links * 1959 births Living people Swedish male sailors (sport) Olympic sailors for Sweden Sailors at the 1984 Summer Olympics – Tornado People from Åtvidaberg Municipality Sportspeople from Östergötland County {{Sweden-yachtracing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Göran Marström
Göran Marström (born 12 October 1942) is a former Swedish sailor who competed in four Summer Olympics. Marström won a bronze medal in the Tornado class at the 1980 Summer Olympics together with Jörgen Ragnarsson. References Swedish male sailors (sport) Sailors at the 1980 Summer Olympics – Tornado Sailors at the 1984 Summer Olympics – Tornado Sailors at the 1988 Summer Olympics – Tornado Sailors at the 1992 Summer Olympics – Tornado Olympic sailors for Sweden Olympic bronze medalists for Sweden Olympic medalists in sailing 1942 births Living people Linköpings Jolleseglarklubb sailors Medalists at the 1980 Summer Olympics {{sweden-yachtracing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Sweeney (sailor)
Brian Sweeney (born 27 March 1961) is a Canadian sailing (sport), sailor. He competed in the Sailing at the 1984 Summer Olympics – Tornado, Tornado event at the 1984 Summer Olympics. References External links * 1961 births Living people Canadian male sailors (sport) Olympic sailors of Canada Sailors at the 1984 Summer Olympics – Tornado Sportspeople from Boston {{Canada-yachtracing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Sweeney
David Ross Sweeney (25 May 1960 – 16 September 2021) was a Canadian sailor. He competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics, the 1988 Summer Olympics, and the 1992 Summer Olympics The 1992 Summer Olympics ( es, Juegos Olímpicos de Verano de 1992, ca, Jocs Olímpics d'estiu de 1992), officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad ( es, Juegos de la XXV Olimpiada, ca, Jocs de la XXV Olimpíada) and commonly known as .... References External links * 1960 births 2021 deaths Canadian male sailors (sport) Olympic sailors for Canada Sailors at the 1984 Summer Olympics – Tornado Sailors at the 1988 Summer Olympics – Tornado Sailors at the 1992 Summer Olympics – Tornado Sportspeople from Boston American emigrants to Canada {{Canada-yachtracing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bernard Pichery
Bernard Pichery (born 24 March 1953) is a French sailor. He competed in the Tornado event at the 1984 Summer Olympics The 1984 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXIII Olympiad and also known as Los Angeles 1984) were an international multi-sport event held from July 28 to August 12, 1984, in Los Angeles, California, United States. It marked the secon .... References External links * 1953 births Living people French male sailors (sport) Olympic sailors for France Sailors at the 1984 Summer Olympics – Tornado Place of birth missing (living people) {{France-yachtracing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yves Loday
Yves Loday (born 27 September 1955) is a French sailor who competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, where he won gold medal in the ''Tornado Class'' together with Nicolas Hénard. Loday is the designer of the Extreme 40 sailing catamaran, which is used in the Extreme Sailing Series very high speed regattas Boat racing is a sport in which boats, or other types of watercraft, race on water. Boat racing powered by oars is recorded as having occurred in ancient Egypt, and it is likely that people have engaged in races involving boats and other wate .... References External links * * * 1955 births French male sailors (sport) Sailors at the 1984 Summer Olympics – Tornado Sailors at the 1992 Summer Olympics – Tornado Olympic sailors of France Olympic gold medalists for France Living people Olympic medalists in sailing Medalists at the 1992 Summer Olympics {{France-yachtracing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glein Haynes
Glenn Haynes (born 5 September 1960) is a Brazilian sailor. He participated at the 1984 Summer Olympics The 1984 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXIII Olympiad and also known as Los Angeles 1984) were an international multi-sport event held from July 28 to August 12, 1984, in Los Angeles, California, United States. It marked the secon ... in Los Angeles, where he placed seventh in the multihull class, together with Lars Grael. References External links * 1960 births Living people Brazilian male sailors (sport) Olympic sailors for Brazil Sailors at the 1984 Summer Olympics – Tornado Place of birth missing (living people) {{Brazil-yachtracing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lars Grael
Lars Schmidt Grael (born February 9, 1964 in São Paulo) is a Brazilian politician and former professional sailor, having won two Olympic bronze medals (in 1988 and 1996). His brother, Torben Grael, is also a sailor. Together they won the 1983 Snipe World Championship. Lars is also ten-time Brazilian and five-time South American champion for the Tornado class, in which he also won his medals, eight years apart, in the Seoul and Atlanta Summer Olympics, alongside Clinio Freitas and Henrique Pellicano, respectively. In September 1998, he suffered a serious accident in Vitória, Espírito Santo, caused by the negligence of a boat driver that left the boat propeller uncovered, which amputated one of the athlete's legs. Grael then gradually began to take a role to promote the sport in politics. External links * 1964 births Sportspeople from São Paulo Brazilian amputees Brazilian people of Danish descent Brazilian people of Polish descent Brazilian male ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Campbell-James
David Campbell-James (born 29 December 1949) is a British sailor. He competed in the Tornado event at the 1984 Summer Olympics The 1984 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXIII Olympiad and also known as Los Angeles 1984) were an international multi-sport event held from July 28 to August 12, 1984, in Los Angeles, California, United States. It marked the secon .... References External links * 1949 births Living people British male sailors (sport) Olympic sailors for Great Britain Sailors at the 1984 Summer Olympics – Tornado Sportspeople from Chester {{UK-yachtracing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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