Emelyn Whiton
American sailor (1916–1962)
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Emelyn Thatcher Whiton (née Leonard, later Righter, March 1, 1916 – March 1, 1962) was an American sailor.
BornMarch 1, 1916
New York City, United States
DiedMarch 1, 1962 (aged 46)
New York City, United States
Sportsailing
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 1, 1916 New York City, United States |
| Died | March 1, 1962 (aged 46) New York City, United States |
| Sport | |
| Sport | sailing |
Emelyn Leonard was born in New York City. In 1939, she married Herman Whiton, who was helmsman of the American boat Llanoria which won the 6 metre class at the 1948 Olympics.[1] Herman repeated the feat at the 1952 Olympics with the same boat and a different crew, including his wife as an alternate. Since she had not participated in the Olympic regatta, she did not receive a medal.[2]
Emelyn divorced Herman Whiton in 1957 and married Brewster Righter in 1958.[3] She died in the plane crash of American Airlines Flight 1 in Jamaica Bay, on her 46th birthday.[4]
