About Owen Torrey
Lived 1925 – 2001 (aged 75). Owen Torrey was an American sailor.
Owen Cates Torrey, Jr. (October 31, 1925 – February 13, 2001) was an American competitive sailor and Olympic medalist. He won a bronze medal in the Swallow class at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, together with Lockwood Pirie. Among the many accomplishments of Mr. Torrey, in the 1988 Vineyard Race, he navigated the IOR one-tonner Ragtime, along with skipper John Georges, John Logue, Andrew Vare and Scott Stone, to first in class and first overall.
He graduated from Harvard University and Columbia Law School.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Owen Torrey?
sailor (1925-2001)
When was Owen Torrey born?
Owen Torrey was born on 31 October 1925 in New York City.
When did Owen Torrey die?
Owen Torrey died on 13 February 2001 in Norwalk.
What was Owen Torrey's occupation?
Owen Torrey was a sailor.
What nationality was Owen Torrey?
Owen Torrey was American.
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