About Dorothy Wright
Lived 1889 – 1960 (aged 70–71). Dorothy Wright was a British sailor.
Dorothy Winifred Wright (19 August 1889 – 1960) was an English sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics representing Great Britain.
She was a crew member of the British boat Ancora, which won the gold medal in the 7 metre class. She was the wife of fellow crew member Cyril Wright.
By being a married couple to win an Olympic gold medal together for Great Britain, Wright and her husband achieved a feat not repeated until Kate and Helen Richardson-Walsh were part of the British team which won gold in women's hockey at the 2016 summer Olympics.
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Who was Dorothy Wright?
British yacht racer (1889–1960)
When was Dorothy Wright born?
Dorothy Wright was born on 19 August 1889 in Leytonstone.
When did Dorothy Wright die?
Dorothy Wright died in 1960 in Poole.
What was Dorothy Wright's occupation?
Dorothy Wright was a sailor.
What nationality was Dorothy Wright?
Dorothy Wright was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dorothy Wright. https://biography.guide/dorothy-wright/
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