| Personal information | |
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| Full name | Christopher K. Urry |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Born | 29 August 1952 Wellington, New Zealand |
| Sport | |
| Country |  |
| Sport | Sailing |
Christopher K. Urry (born 29 August 1952) is a former New Zealand male sailor. [1] [2] [3] He represented New Zealand at the 1976 Summer Olympics and competed in the Soling event (mixed three person keelboat event) along with compatriot, Gavin Bornholdt. [4] [5]
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