Julio Sieburger
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Julio Christian Sieburger (born 5 March 1892, date of death unknown) was an Argentine
sailor
and Olympic medalist. He competed at the 1936 and 1948 Olympics.
He was a member of the Argentine crew on Djinn that received a silver medal in the 6 metre class
at the 1948 Summer Olympics
in London
. His teammates included his brother Enrique Sieburger, Sr.
while his son Roberto Sieburger
was also competing in a different event (Three Person Keelboat) in the first of his five Olympics.
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
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...
and Olympic medalist. He competed at the 1936 and 1948 Olympics.
He was a member of the Argentine crew on Djinn that received a silver medal in the 6 metre class
6 Metre (keelboat)
The International Six Metre Class is a class of racing yachts. Six Metre boats are a construction class, meaning that the boats are not identical but are all designed to meet specific measurement formula, in this case International Rule...
at the 1948 Summer Olympics
1948 Summer Olympics
The 1948 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in London, England, United Kingdom. After a 12-year hiatus because of World War II, these were the first Summer Olympics since the 1936 Games in Berlin...
in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
. His teammates included his brother Enrique Sieburger, Sr.
Enrique Sieburger, Sr.
Enrique Conrado Sieburger, Sr. was an Argentine sailor and Olympic medalist. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Olympics....
while his son Roberto Sieburger
Roberto Sieburger
Roberto Guillermo Sieburger is an Argentinian sailor. Born in Buenos Aires, he competed at five Olympics between 1948 and 1968....
was also competing in a different event (Three Person Keelboat) in the first of his five Olympics.