Howard Plumb
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Chichester, West Sussex, England
London, England
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Howard Richard Plumb |
| Born | 28 August 1971 Chichester, West Sussex, England |
| Died | 7 July 2014 (aged 42) London, England |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Windsurfing |
| Event | Mistral One Design Class |
Howard Richard Plumb (28 August 1971 – 7 July 2014)[1] was a British windsurfer.[2] He competed in the Mistral One Design at the 1996 Summer Olympics.[3]
Outside his sport, Plumb graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering from Portsmouth University and was employed in the biotechnology industry until his death.[2]
On 5 July 2014, Plumb sustained head injuries after colliding with a car whilst he was cycling in Knight's Hill, Charlton. Plumb was airlifted to London's St George's Hospital in Tooting;[2] however he later died on 7 July 2014 as the result of the injuries sustained.[4] The driver of the car which struck Plumb later pleaded guilty to a charge of causing death by careless driving.[4]
