About Jack Cropp
Lived 1927 – 2016 (aged 89). Jack Cropp was a New Zealand sailor.
John Urquhart Cropp (23 May 1927 – 25 June 2016) was a New Zealand yachtsman. Together with Peter Mander, Cropp won the Sharpie class at the 1956 Olympics.
Cropp and Mander were the first sailors from New Zealand to compete at Olympics. They finished second, and were promoted to the first place after Australian team was disqualified for obstruction. They were inducted into the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame in 1990.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Cropp?
New Zealand sailor (1927–2016)
When was Jack Cropp born?
Jack Cropp was born on 23 May 1927 in Hokitika.
When did Jack Cropp die?
Jack Cropp died on 25 June 2016 in Tākaka.
What was Jack Cropp's occupation?
Jack Cropp was a sailor.
What nationality was Jack Cropp?
Jack Cropp was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Cropp. https://biography.guide/jack-cropp/
MLA: "Jack Cropp." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-cropp/.
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