Peter O'Donnell (sailor)
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Born28 February 1939
Died9 January 2008 (aged 68)
Hallidays Point, New South Wales, Australia
AwardsInductee Australian Sailing Hall of Fame
Peter O'Donnell | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 February 1939 |
| Died | 9 January 2008 (aged 68) Hallidays Point, New South Wales, Australia |
| Family | Jack O'Donnell (rugby union), Iggy O'Donnell |
| Awards | Inductee Australian Sailing Hall of Fame |
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  Australia | ||
| Men's sailing | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
 | 1964 Tokyo | 5.5 metre |
Peter Joseph O'Donnell (28 February 1939 – 9 January 2008) was an Australian sailor and Olympic champion. He competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo and won a gold medal in the 5.5 metre class, with the boat Barrenjoey and team members Bill Northam and James Sargeant.[1]
In 2017, he was an inaugural inductee to the Australia Sailing Hall of Fame with Northam and Sargeant.[2]
