George Ratsey
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sailing | ||
Representing  Great Britain
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| Olympic Games | ||
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1908 London | 8 Metre |
George Ernest Ratsey (25 July 1875 – 25 December 1942) was a British sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.[1] [2] He is the father of George Colin Ratsey and Ernest Ratsey.[3]
Biography[edit]
He was a crew member of the British boat Sorais, which won the bronze medal in the 8 metre class. He died on 25 December 1942 in New Rochelle, New York.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "George Ratsey". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 4 December 2016.
- ^ "George Ratsey". Olympedia. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
- ^ "Star Class | History" (PDF).
- ^ "George Ernest Ratsey, Noted Sailmaker. Head of City Island Company Made Sails for All America's Cup Defenders Since '20. He Dies In New Rochelle. Ratsey Family Entered Field in 1790. Gave the Yacht Zaida to Coast Guard" (PDF). New York Times. 26 December 1942. Retrieved 2 June 2011.
External links[edit]
- George Ernest Ratsey at World Sailing
- George Ernest Ratsey at Olympics.com
- George Ratsey at Team GB
- George Ratsey at databaseOlympics.com (archived)
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- 1875 births
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- Sailors at the 1908 Summer Olympics – 8 Metre
- Olympic sailors for Great Britain
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- Olympic medalists in sailing
- Sportspeople from New Rochelle, New York
- Medalists at the 1908 Summer Olympics
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