Harry Byrne (sailor)

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Harry Byrne
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NationalityIrish
Born (1929-07-02) 2 July 1929 (age 95)
Sport
Sport Sailing

Harry Byrne (born 2 July 1929) is an Irish sailor. He competed in the Dragon event at the 1972 Summer Olympics. [1]

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References

  1. "Harry Byrne". Olympedia. Retrieved 12 June 2020.