About Peter O'Donnell
Lived 1939 – 2008 (aged 68). Peter O'Donnell was an Australian skipper and sailor.
Peter Joseph O'Donnell (28 February 1939 – 9 January 2008) was an Australian sailor and Olympic champion. He competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo and won a gold medal in the 5.5 metre class, with the boat Barrenjoey and team members Bill Northam and James Sargeant.
In 2017, he was an inaugural inductee to the Australia Sailing Hall of Fame with Northam and Sargeant.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Peter O'Donnell?
Australian sailor (1939–2008)
When was Peter O'Donnell born?
Peter O'Donnell was born on 28 February 1939.
When did Peter O'Donnell die?
Peter O'Donnell died on 9 January 2008 in Hallidays Point.
What was Peter O'Donnell's occupation?
Peter O'Donnell was a skipper and sailor.
What nationality was Peter O'Donnell?
Peter O'Donnell was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Peter O'Donnell (sailor)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter O'Donnell. https://biography.guide/peter-o-donnell-skipper/
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