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
Gold medal – first place 1972 Munich Soling
Bronze medal – third place 1964 Tokyo Flying Dutchman
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 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.[1]

  1. ^ "National Sailing Hall of Fame". www.nshof.org. Retrieved March 15, 2019.