Earle Wells
| Olympic medal record | ||
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| Representing New Zealand | ||
| Men's Sailing | ||
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1964 Tokyo | Flying Dutchman class |
Earle Leonard Wells (born 27 October 1933 in Auckland, New Zealand) is an Olympic Gold medallist for New Zealand in yachting. With Helmer Pedersen, Wells won the Flying Dutchman class at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
Wells was also a rower, and his coxed four narrowly missed selection for the 1960 Summer Olympics.[1]
He later raced in the Dragon class before taking up ocean racing and competed in 5 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Races. He helmed Condor.[1]
Wells and Pedersen were inducted into the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame in 1990.
References
- ^ a b "Earle Wells – New Zealand Olympic Team". 9 February 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2017.
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