About John Merricks
Lived 1971 – 1997 (aged 26). John Merricks was a British skipper.
John Edward Merricks (16 February 1971 – 8 October 1997) was an English sailor. He represented Great Britain at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, where he received the silver medal in the 470 class along with his sailing partner, Ian Walker. At the 1996 470 European Championships he and Walker won the silver medal.
Merricks died in a car accident in Italy on 8 October 1997. He and Walker were passengers in a minivan when the driver lost control. A lake at Watermead Park is named after him.
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Who was John Merricks?
English sailor (1971–1997)
When was John Merricks born?
John Merricks was born on 16 February 1971 in Leicester.
When did John Merricks die?
John Merricks died on 15 October 1997 in Punta Ala.
What was John Merricks's occupation?
John Merricks was a skipper.
What nationality was John Merricks?
John Merricks was British.
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