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Jonathan McKee

b. 1959

American sailor

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Born 1959. Jonathan McKee is an American sailor.

Jonathan Dunn McKee (born December 19, 1959, in Seattle, Washington) is an American sailor and Olympic Champion.

Sailing career Olympics He competed in the Flying Dutchman class at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and won a gold medal, with William Carl Buchan to become the only American to win the gold medal in the Flying Dutchman class during the boats participation in the Olympic games.

McKee competed in the 49er class at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney together with his brother Charles McKee, and they won the bronze medal.

America Cup McKee and his brother sailed for OneWorld in the 2003 Louis Vuitton Cup and for Luna Rossa Challenge in the 2007 Louis Vuitton Cup. He sailed the 2008–09 Volvo Ocean Race on Il Mostro.

World Championships 1983 Flying Dutchman Class World Champion 2001 49er World Champion 2023 Double Handed ORCi World Championship sailing a Jeanneau Sunfast 3300 Two times Tasar Class World Champion 1996 Seattle Yacht Club, Cascade Locks, USA 2007 Cape Panwa Hotel, Phuket, Thailand Three times Melges 24 World Champion 2005, Key Largo, Florida 2010 2011

Offshore Sailing He competed in the 2008 Barcelona World Race onboard Estrella Damm, retiring into Cape Town

He competed in the 2008-09 Volvo Ocean Race round the world race.

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Yale University, Shorecrest High School
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Jonathan Dunn McKee

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jonathan McKee?

American sailor

When was Jonathan McKee born?

Jonathan McKee was born on 19 December 1959 in Seattle.

What is Jonathan McKee's occupation?

Jonathan McKee is a sailor.

What nationality is Jonathan McKee?

Jonathan McKee is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jonathan McKee

· Wikidata: Q3427975

· DBpedia: Jonathan McKee

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