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James Wilkinson

b. 1951

Irish competitive sailor

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About James Wilkinson

Born 1951. James Wilkinson is an Irish sailor.

James Wilkinson (born 28 February 1951) won a silver medal in sailing for Ireland with partner David Wilkins at the 1980 Moscow Olympics in the Flying Dutchman class. The sailing events took place at Pirita Yachting Club in Tallinn, Estonia.

Wilkinson is from Howth in County Dublin and studied mathematics at Trinity College Dublin.

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Who is James Wilkinson?

Irish competitive sailor

When was James Wilkinson born?

James Wilkinson was born on 28 February 1951 in Howth.

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James Wilkinson is a sailor.

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James Wilkinson is Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Wilkinson

· Wikidata: Q6145529

· DBpedia: James Wilkinson (sailor)

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