About John Marvin
Lived 1927 – 1980 (aged 52). John Marvin was an American sailor.
John Marvin (October 17, 1927 – June 22, 1980) was an American competitive sailor and Olympic medalist. He is a 1949 graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and won a bronze medal in the Finn class at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Marvin?
sailor
When was John Marvin born?
John Marvin was born on 17 October 1927 in Cambridge.
When did John Marvin die?
John Marvin died on 22 June 1980 in Seaford.
What was John Marvin's occupation?
John Marvin was a sailor.
What nationality was John Marvin?
John Marvin was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Marvin (sailor)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Marvin. https://biography.guide/john-marvin-sailor/
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Chicago: "John Marvin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-marvin-sailor/.
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