John Mitchell PARK

Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong, China
Games Participations2
First Olympic GamesTokyo 1964
Year of Birth1924

Biography

Dr. John Park served in the Royal Marines and after his discharge set up a practice of anesthesiology in Hong Kong. He was the driving force behind setting up a Hong Kong Sailing Federation. To compete in Tokyo, he and a few friends set up the Hong Kong Yacht Racing Association. He also helped form both the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club and the Aberdeen Boat Club. He later became an international sailing judge, which included his umpiring at the America's Cup.

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