Barton Jahncke

Barton Jahncke
Personal information
Full nameBarton Williams Benedict Jahncke
Born(1939-08-05)August 5, 1939
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedJanuary 7, 2024(2024-01-07) (aged 84)
Medal record
Men's sailing
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1968 Mexico City Dragon

Barton Williams Benedict Jahncke (August 5, 1939 – January 7, 2024) was an American sailor and Olympic champion.

Biography

Barton Williams Benedict Jahncke was born on August 5, 1939.[1]

Jahncke competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, where he received a gold medal in the dragon class as crew member (with George Friedrichs and Gerald Schreck) on the boat Williwaw.[2]

Jahncke died on January 7, 2024, at the age of 84.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Barton Jahncke". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved May 22, 2015.
  2. ^ "1968 Summer Olympics – Mexico City, Mexico – Sailing". databaseOlympics.com. Archived from the original on September 29, 2008. Retrieved April 18, 2008.
  3. ^ Obituary - Barton Williams Benedict Jahncke


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