About Earle Wells
Lived 1933 – 2021 (aged 87). Earle Wells was a New Zealand sailor.
Earle Leonard Wells (27 October 1933 – 1 October 2021) was an Olympic gold medallist for New Zealand in yachting. With Helmer Pedersen, Wells won the Flying Dutchman class at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
Wells was born in Auckland in October 1933. He was also a rower, and his coxed four narrowly missed selection for the 1960 Summer Olympics.
He later raced in the Dragon class before taking up ocean racing and competed in 5 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Races. He helmed Condor.
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Who was Earle Wells?
sailor
When was Earle Wells born?
Earle Wells was born on 27 October 1933 in Auckland.
When did Earle Wells die?
Earle Wells died on 1 October 2021 in Whakatāne.
What was Earle Wells's occupation?
Earle Wells was a sailor.
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Earle Wells was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Earle Wells. https://biography.guide/earle-wells/
MLA: "Earle Wells." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/earle-wells/.
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