About Gordon Norton
Lived 1924 – 2018 (aged 93). Gordon Norton was a Canadian sailor, commodore (yacht club) and olympic Games.
Gordon Norton (November 2, 1924 – June 18, 2018) was a Canadian yacht racer and Commodore of the Royal Canadian Yacht Club in 1975–1976. He competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics as part of the Argo II crew who finished fifth in the Dragon class under skipper Sandy MacDonald and with crew member Lynn Watters.
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Who was Gordon Norton?
Canadian yacht racer
When was Gordon Norton born?
Gordon Norton was born on 2 November 1924 in Toronto.
When did Gordon Norton die?
Gordon Norton died on 18 June 2018.
What was Gordon Norton's occupation?
Gordon Norton was a sailor, commodore (yacht club) and olympic Games.
What nationality was Gordon Norton?
Gordon Norton was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gordon Norton. https://biography.guide/gordon-norton/
MLA: "Gordon Norton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gordon-norton/.
Chicago: "Gordon Norton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gordon-norton/.
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