Emelyn Whiton
Encyclopedia
Emelyn Thatcher Whiton (née Leonard, later Righter, March 1, 1916 – March 1, 1962) was a female American
sailor
who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics
.
She was born in New York City
and was the wife of Herman Whiton
. They married in 1939 and were divorced in 1957. She died in the plane crash of the American Airlines Flight 1
in Jamaica Bay
.
In 1952 she won the gold medal as crew member of the American boat Llanoria in the 6 metre class event.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
sailor
Sailor
A sailor, mariner, or seaman is a person who navigates water-borne vessels or assists in their operation, maintenance, or service. The term can apply to professional mariners, military personnel, and recreational sailors as well as a plethora of other uses...
who competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics
1952 Summer Olympics
The 1952 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Helsinki, Finland in 1952. Helsinki had been earlier given the 1940 Summer Olympics, which were cancelled due to World War II...
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She was born in New York City
New York City
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and was the wife of Herman Whiton
Herman Whiton
Herman Frasch Whiton was an American sailor and Olympic champion. He was born in Cleveland the grandson of inventor Herman Frasch and died in New York....
. They married in 1939 and were divorced in 1957. She died in the plane crash of the American Airlines Flight 1
American Airlines Flight 1
American Airlines Flight 1 was a domestic, scheduled passenger flight from New York International Airport , New York to Los Angeles International Airport, California that crashed shortly after take-off on 1 March 1962. All 87 passengers and eight crew died in the crash...
in Jamaica Bay
Jamaica Bay
Jamaica Bay is located on the southwestern tip of Long Island in the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens, New York City, and the town of Hempstead, New York/hamlet of Inwood...
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In 1952 she won the gold medal as crew member of the American boat Llanoria in the 6 metre class event.