Paul J. Coleman is an American
competitive sailor.
Early life
Coleman grew up in
Larchmont, New York, close to
Horseshoe Harbor and was from a young age interested in sailing.
He and his twin Paul both studied at
New York Maritime College. They competed in the 1976 470 Olympic trials, and then, with their brother Gerard, in the
Soling.
Sailing career
Coleman has competed in many world class events such as the
J/24
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, Soling and
Etchells classes.
With his brother Paul he took a
gold
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in the
Mallory Cup
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Surname
* Arenia ...
in the
North American Men's Sailing Championship in 1983.
References
External links
* http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1992-02-12/news/9213001403_1_soling-class-miami-olympic-olympic-classes-regatta
American male sailors (sport)
Living people
Soling class sailors
Year of birth missing (living people)
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