Johnny Hooper (sailor)
Irish sailor (1934–2026)
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John Patrick A. Hooper (13 December 1934 – 29 August 2026) was an Irish sailor. He competed at both the 1960 Summer Olympics and the 1964 Summer Olympics.[1] In the 1960 Olympics, Hooper raced in the Flying Dutchman class with Peter Gray and secured Ireland's first win in an Olympic sailing race, finishing 10th overall in the competition.[2][3] In 1964, Hooper competed in the single-handed Finn class, finishing 23rd overall.[3] Hooper died in Shankill, Dublin on 29 August 2026, at the age of 91.[1]
