About George Friedrichs
Lived 1940 – 1991 (aged 51). George Friedrichs was an American sailor.
George Shelby Friedrichs Jr. (February 15, 1940, in New Orleans – March 20, 1991), known as "Buddy", was an American sailor and Olympic champion. He was Dragon Class World Champion in 1967 before competing at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City (sailing events in Acapulco, where he received a gold medal in the Dragon class as helmsman on the red-painted boat WILLIWAW. Serving as crew members on WILLIWAW were Gerald "Click" Schreck and Barton Jahncke.
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Who was George Friedrichs?
sailor
When was George Friedrichs born?
George Friedrichs was born on 15 February 1940 in New Orleans.
When did George Friedrichs die?
George Friedrichs died on 20 March 1991.
What was George Friedrichs's occupation?
George Friedrichs was a sailor.
What nationality was George Friedrichs?
George Friedrichs was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Friedrichs. https://biography.guide/george-friedrichs/
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