David Wilkins (sailor)
For other people named David Wilkins, see David Wilkins (disambiguation).
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Competitor for  Ireland
| ||
| Sailing | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
| Silver | 1980 Moscow | Flying Dutchman class |
David Wilkins (born 30 April 1950 in Malahide, County Dublin) is an Irish sailor who competed at five Olympics between 1972 and 1992, winning silver in 1980.[1]
He won a silver medal in sailing for Ireland with partner James Wilkinson at the 1980 Moscow Olympics in the Flying Dutchman class. The sailing events took place at Pirita Yachting Club in Tallinn, Estonia.[2]
He is the first Irish sportsperson to compete at five Olympics.
See also
- Ireland at the 1980 Summer Olympics
- Sailing at the 1980 Summer Olympics
- List of athletes with the most appearances at Olympic Games
References
- ↑ http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/wi/david-wilkins-1.html
- ↑ "1980 Summer Olympics – Moscow, Soviet Union – Sailing" databaseOlympics.com (Retrieved on August 8, 2008)