David Wilkins (sailor)

For other people named David Wilkins, see David Wilkins (disambiguation).
David Wilkins
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.

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