William Earl Buchan
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William Eastman Buchan (born 9 May 1935) is an American sailor
and Olympic Champion. He competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics
in Los Angeles and won a gold medal in the Star
class with Steven Erickson
.
His son William Carl Buchan
won a gold medal in the Flying Dutchman class at the 1984 Olympics.
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 Champion. He competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics
1984 Summer Olympics
The 1984 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held in Los Angeles, California, United States in 1984...
in Los Angeles and won a gold medal in the Star
Star (sailboat)
The International Star is a 6.9 m one-design racing keelboat for two people.The boat must weigh at least 671 kg with a maximum total sail area of 26.5 m . It is sloop-rigged, with a mainsail larger in proportional size than any other boat of its length...
class with Steven Erickson
Steven Erickson
Steven Erickson is an American sailor and Olympic Champion. He competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and won a gold medal in the Star class with William Earl Buchan.He is the son of Judy Brummond of Edmonds, Washington.-References:...
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His son William Carl Buchan
William Carl Buchan
William Carl Buchan is an American sailor and Olympic Champion. He competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and won a gold medal in the Flying Dutchman class....
won a gold medal in the Flying Dutchman class at the 1984 Olympics.