Paul Anderson (sailor)
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Paul Anderson OBE
(born 26 February 1935) is a British
sailor
. He won a bronze medal in the 5.5 Metre class
at the 1968 Summer Olympics
together with Robin Aisher
and Adrian Jardine
.
Anderson was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2011 Birthday Honours
for services to Special Olympics Great Britain.
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
(born 26 February 1935) is a British
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
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...
. He won a bronze medal in the 5.5 Metre class
5.5 Metre (keelboat)
The International 5.5 Metre Class was created to yield a racing keel boat giving a sailing experience similar to that of the International 6 Metre Class, but at a lower cost....
at the 1968 Summer Olympics
1968 Summer Olympics
The 1968 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIX Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Mexico City, Mexico in October 1968. The 1968 Games were the first Olympic Games hosted by a developing country, and the first Games hosted by a Spanish-speaking country...
together with Robin Aisher
Robin Aisher
Robin Aisher is a British sailor. He won a bronze medal in the 5.5 Metre class at the 1968 Summer Olympics together with Adrian Jardine and Paul Anderson-References:* at sports-reference.com...
and Adrian Jardine
Adrian Jardine
Adrian Jardine is a British sailor. He won a bronze medal in the 5.5 Metre class at the 1968 Summer Olympics together with Robin Aisher and Paul Anderson-References:* at sports-reference.com...
.
Anderson was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2011 Birthday Honours
2011 Birthday Honours
The Birthday Honours 2011 for the Commonwealth Realms were announced on 7 June 2011 in New Zealand and 11 June 2011 in United Kingdom to celebrate the Queen's Birthday of 2011.-Privy Councillors:...
for services to Special Olympics Great Britain.