Reg White
British sailor
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Reginald James White (28 October 1935 – 27 May 2010) was an English boat builder, sailor, Olympic champion and world champion. He won a gold medal in the Tornado class with John Osborn at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal.[1]
Born28 October 1935
Brightlingsea, Essex, England
Died27 May 2010 (aged 74)
Brightlingsea, Essex, England
OccupationBoat builder
Reg White | |
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| Born | 28 October 1935 Brightlingsea, Essex, England |
| Died | 27 May 2010 (aged 74) Brightlingsea, Essex, England |
| Occupation | Boat builder |
| Medal record | ||
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| Men's sailing | ||
Representing  United Kingdom | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
 | 1976 Montreal | Tornado |
He became world champion in the Tornado class in 1976 and 1979.
White died just after sailing his Brightlingsea One-Design[2][3]
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