 Alan David Butler and Christopher Bevan (right) at the 1960 Olympics | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 April 1937 (age 86) London, United Kingdom |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Sailing |
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