Buddy Melges

Buddy Melges
Melges in 1992
Personal information
Born(1930-01-26)January 26, 1930
Elkhorn, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedMay 18, 2023(2023-05-18) (aged 93)
Fontana, Wisconsin, U.S.
Medal record
Sailing
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
1972 Munich Soling
1964 Tokyo Flying Dutchman
Pan American Games
1967 Winnipeg Flying Dutchman

Harry C. "Buddy" Melges Jr. (January 26, 1930 – May 18, 2023) was an American competitive sailor. He earned national and international championships in several classes in conventional sailing and ice-boating and is widely regarded as one of the top racing sailors of all time.

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