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Jörg Bruder

1937 – 1973

Brazilian yacht racer

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Lived 1937 – 1973 (aged 35). Jörg Bruder was a Brazilian sailor.

Jörg Bruder (16 November 1937 – 11 July 1973) was a Brazilian sailor and geology professor at the University of São Paulo. Born in São Paulo, he became the first three-time Finn Gold Cup champion. Bruder died in 1973 in Orly, Paris, on Varig Flight 820 to Paris, when travelling to the Finn Gold Cup.

During the 2003 Finn Gold Cup in Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilian Olympic Committee presented the International Finn Association with a trophy honoring Bruder. The IFA has since used the Jörg Bruder Silver Cup to award Junior World Champions of the class.

Biography Known for a successful sailing career, he participated in the 1964, 1968 and 1972 Olympics and was a two-time winner at the Pan American Games. Bruder developed wooden masts with lighter weight and special curves, later developing aluminium masts, which were used by many Finn sailors around the world.

Bruder placed seventh in the 1964 Olympics Finn competition, which was followed by a ninth place in 1968 Olympics. He then changed to the Star class teaming with Jan Aten

Bruder masts

He also was 1972 Brazilian National champion in the Snipe class.

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Who was Jörg Bruder?

Brazilian yacht racer

When was Jörg Bruder born?

Jörg Bruder was born on 16 November 1937 in São Paulo.

When did Jörg Bruder die?

Jörg Bruder died on 11 July 1973 in Longjumeau.

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Jörg Bruder was a sailor.

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Jörg Bruder was Brazilian.

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· Wikipedia: Jörg Bruder

· Wikidata: Q6321309

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