| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sailing | ||
Representing  Ireland | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
 | 1980 Moscow | Flying Dutchman |
James Wilkinson (born 28 February 1951) won a silver medal in sailing for Ireland with partner David Wilkins at the 1980 Moscow Olympics in the Flying Dutchman class. The sailing events took place at Pirita Yachting Club in Tallinn, Estonia. [1] [2]
Wilkinson is from Howth in County Dublin and studied mathematics at Trinity College Dublin. [3] [4]
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