About Ronald Backus
Lived 1922 – 1999 (aged 77). Ronald Backus was a British sailor.
Ronald Backus (28 March 1922 – 27 July 1999) was a British competitive sailor and Olympic medalist. He won a bronze medal in the Dragon class at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, together with Graham Mann and Jonathan Janson. He was born in Poole, Wiltshire, England.
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Who was Ronald Backus?
sailor (1922–1999)
When was Ronald Backus born?
Ronald Backus was born on 28 March 1922 in India.
When did Ronald Backus die?
Ronald Backus died on 27 July 1999 in Perth.
What was Ronald Backus's occupation?
Ronald Backus was a sailor.
What nationality was Ronald Backus?
Ronald Backus was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ronald Backus. https://biography.guide/ronald-backus/
MLA: "Ronald Backus." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ronald-backus/.
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