John Mathias

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John Mathias
Personal information
Full nameJohn Gilbert Mathias Jr.
Born (1949-01-26) January 26, 1949 (age 75)
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Sailing career
Class Flying Dutchman
Medal record
Sailing
Representing Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Pan American Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1975 Mexico City Flying Dutchman

John Gilbert Mathias Jr. (born January 26, 1949) is an American sailor. He competed in the Flying Dutchman event at the 1976 Summer Olympics. [1]

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References

  1. "John Mathias". Olympedia. Retrieved June 15, 2020.