William Carl Buchan

William Carl Buchan
Personal information
Born December 23, 1956 (1956-12-23) (age 61)
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Medal record
Men's sailing
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
1984 Los Angeles Flying Dutchman

William Carl Buchan (born December 23, 1956) is an American sailor and Olympic Champion. He was College Sailor of the Year in 1977. He competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and won a gold medal in the Flying Dutchman class.[1]

He sailed for Stars & Stripes when they defended the 1988 America's Cup.[2]

His father William E. Buchan won a gold medal in the Star class at the 1984 Olympics and 11 medals at the Star World Championships. Carl attended Mercer Island High School in Mercer Island, Washington.

References

  1. ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill. "William Carl Buchan". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved February 1, 2009.
  2. ↑ KRASOVIC, TOM (7 September 1988). "THE AMERICA'S CUP : Americans' Experience Should Help" – via LA Times.


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