Barton Jahncke

Barton Williams Benedict Jahncke (born August 5, 1939 in New Orleans, Louisiana)[1] is an American sailor and Olympic champion. He competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, where he received a gold medal in the dragon class as crew member (with George Friedrichs and Gerald Schreck) on the boat Williwaw.[2]

Barton Jahncke
Personal information
Full nameBarton Williams Benedict Jahncke
BornAugust 5, 1939 (1939-08-05) (age 81)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.

Personal life

Jahncke has been married two times. He only has two children, both from his first marriage. Jahncke's beloved granddaughter is former equestrian turned passionate patron of the liberal arts, Toulmin Jahncke.

Jahncke resides at his home in New Orleans, Louisiana, and is a prominent fixture at the Southern Yacht Club.

See also

References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Barton Jahncke". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved May 22, 2015.
  2. "1968 Summer Olympics Mexico City, Mexico Sailing". databaseOlympics.com. Archived from the original on September 29, 2008. Retrieved April 18, 2008.


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