Russell Harmer
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Captain Russell Thomas Harmer (5 November 1896 – 31 October 1940) was a British
sailor
who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics
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In 1936 he was a crew member of the British boat Lalage which won the gold medal in the 6 metre class.
He was the son of Sidney Frederic Harmer
, the British zoologist.
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...
who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics
1936 Summer Olympics
The 1936 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XI Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was held in 1936 in Berlin, Germany. Berlin won the bid to host the Games over Barcelona, Spain on April 26, 1931, at the 29th IOC Session in Barcelona...
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In 1936 he was a crew member of the British boat Lalage which won the gold medal in the 6 metre class.
He was the son of Sidney Frederic Harmer
Sidney Frederic Harmer
Sir Sidney Frederic Harmer was a British zoologist. He was President of the Linnean Society 1927-1931 and was awarded the Linnean Medal in 1934....
, the British zoologist.