David Wilkins (sailor)
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sailing | ||
Representing  Ireland
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| Olympic Games | ||
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1980 Moscow | Flying Dutchman |
David Wilkins (born 30 April 1950 in Malahide, County Dublin) is an Irish sailor who competed at five Olympics between 1972 and 1992, winning silver in 1980.[1]
He won a silver medal in sailing for Ireland with partner James Wilkinson at the 1980 Moscow Olympics in the Flying Dutchman class. The sailing events took place at Pirita Yachting Club in Tallinn, Estonia.[2][3]
He is the first Irish sportsperson to compete at five Olympics.
See also
[edit]- Ireland at the 1980 Summer Olympics
- Sailing at the 1980 Summer Olympics
- List of athletes with the most appearances at Olympic Games
References
[edit]- ^ "David Wilkins Bio, Stats, and Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 25 November 2016.
- ^ "1980 Summer Olympics – Moscow, Soviet Union – Sailing". databaseOlympics.com. Archived from the original on 27 August 2007. Retrieved 8 August 2008.
- ^ "David Wilkins: Trinity's Five-Time Olympic Sailor". universitytimes.ie. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
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