Paul Anderson (sailor)

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Paul Richard Anderson OBE (26 February 1935 – 7 March 2022) was a British sailor and bronze medallist. He won a bronze medal in the 5.5 Metre class at the 1968 Summer Olympics together with Robin Aisher and Adrian Jardine.[1]

Born26 February 1935
Died7 March 2022(2022-03-07) (aged 87)
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Paul Richard Anderson
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Born26 February 1935
Died7 March 2022(2022-03-07) (aged 87)
Medal record
Sailing
Representing  Great Britain
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place1968 Mexico City5.5m class
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Anderson was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2011 Birthday Honours for services to Special Olympics Great Britain.[2] He died on 7 March 2022, at the age of 87.[3]

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