About Chris Timms
Lived 1947 – 2004 (aged 56). Chris Timms was a New Zealand sailor.
Christopher Ian Timms (24 March 1947 – 19 March 2004 ) was a yachtsman from New Zealand. He won a gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, and a silver medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. Timms died in 2004 when the aircraft he was flying in crashed into the Firth of Thames.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Chris Timms?
New Zealand sailor
When was Chris Timms born?
Chris Timms was born on 24 March 1947 in Christchurch.
When did Chris Timms die?
Chris Timms died on 19 March 2004 in Firth of Thames.
What was Chris Timms's occupation?
Chris Timms was a sailor.
What nationality was Chris Timms?
Chris Timms was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chris Timms. https://biography.guide/chris-timms/
MLA: "Chris Timms." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/chris-timms/.
Chicago: "Chris Timms." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/chris-timms/.
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