Peter Coleman (sailor)

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Peter J. Coleman
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Peter Coleman
Personal information
Birth namePeter James Coleman
NationalityAmerican
Sailing career
Class(es)Soling, Etchells
ClubUS Sailing Team
College teamNew York Maritime College
Medal record
United States Sailing Championship
Gold medal – first place 1983 Mallory Cup Etchells class

Peter J. Coleman is an American competitive sailor. Peter and his brothers Paul Coleman and Gerard grew up in Larchmont, New York[1] close to Horseshoe Harbour and entered into sailing as Team Coleman.[2]

Early life[]

Peter and Paul were both students at New York Maritime College, and after competing in the 1976 Olympic trials for 470, teamed up with Gerard in the Soling.[1] Coleman has competed in the J/24, Soling and Etchells classes.[3][4]

Sailing career[]

He is a North American Champion, and, with his brothers Paul and Gerard, has missed qualifying for the Olympics five separate times. He competed with Paul in the United States Sailing Championship at the 1983 Mallory Cup, and won the gold medal.[5][6]

See also[]

US Sailing

References[]

  1. ^ a b Pastore, Chris (February 26, 2008). "Thicker Than Water". Sailing World. Bonnier Corp. Retrieved June 20, 2017.
  2. ^ Hanley, Christine (July 13, 1988). "3 Brothers Set Sail in Quest of Olympic Dream". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 20, 2017.
  3. ^ O'Mahoney, John (September 25, 1983). "A Homecoming for Echells". The New York Times. Retrieved June 20, 2017.
  4. ^ Noyes, Nancy (February 12, 1992) "Soling Competition Fierce In Pre-olympic Miami Regatta" Baltimore Sun
  5. ^ "Previous Winners". US Sailing.
  6. ^ Staff (November 1983). Yachting. p. 66. ISSN 0043-9940.

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