About James Byrne
Born 1948. James Byrne is an Australian sailor.
James Byrne (born 29 September 1948) is an Australian sailor. He competed in the Tempest event along with helmsman Jörn Hellner at the 1976 Summer Olympics. Byrne and Hellner finished 10th overall, with their best single race being a fourth-place finish in race five.
Byrne won the inaugural 1980–1981 Victoria state championship in the Etchells class, and won again in 1985–1986.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is James Byrne?
Australian yachtsman
When was James Byrne born?
James Byrne was born on 29 September 1948.
What is James Byrne's occupation?
James Byrne is a sailor.
What nationality is James Byrne?
James Byrne is Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Byrne (sailor)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Byrne. https://biography.guide/james-byrne-sailor/
MLA: "James Byrne." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-byrne-sailor/.
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