Alec Lanham-Love

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Alec Lanham-Love
Personal information
Full nameAlec Gordon Hugh Lanham-Love
NationalitySouth African
Born (1961-06-05) 5 June 1961 (age 61)
Sailing career
Class(es) 49er, Fireball, 470
Club Royal Natal Yacht Club

Alec Gordon Hugh Lanham-Love (born 5 June 1961) is a South African sailor. He competed in the men's 470 event at the 1992 Summer Olympics. [1]

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References

  1. "Alec Lanham-Love". Olympedia. Retrieved 22 June 2020.