Jock Sturrock
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| Olympic medal record | |||
| Men's Sailing | |||
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| Bronze | 1956 Melbourne | 5.5 metre class | |
Alexander "Jock" Stuart Sturrock MBE, (May 14, 1915 - 1997) was an Australian America's Cup yachtsman. In 1963 he was named Australian of the Year.
Jock Sturrock represented Australia in four Olympic Games between 1948 and 1960. At the age of 41 he won a Bronze Medal sailing in the 5.5 Metre Class at the 1956 Summer Olympic Games held in Melbourne, Australia.
In 1962, Australia challenged for the America's Cup. Sturrock skippered the Australian challenger, Gretel, but was beaten four races to 1.
| Preceded by Dame Joan Sutherland |
Australian of the Year 1962 |
Succeeded by Sir John Eccles |
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