| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sailing | ||
Representing  Ireland | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
 | 1980 Moscow | Flying Dutchman |
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Wilkinson is from Howth in County Dublin and studied mathematics at Trinity College Dublin. [3] [4]
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