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Peter J. Coleman is an American competitive sailor. Along with his twin brother Paul and younger brother Gerard, Peter grew up in Larchmont, New York close to Horseshoe Harbour and entered into sailing with his brothers as Team Coleman.

Early life
They learned to sail at Larchmont Yacht Club and started a sailing team at Mamaroneck High School. Peter and Paul were both students at New York Maritime College, and after competing in the 1976 Olympic trials for 470, teamed up with Gerard in the Soling.

Sailing career
Coleman has competed in the J/24, Soling and Etchells classes.

Awards
He is a North American Champion, and, with his brothers Paul and Gerard, has missed qualifying for the Olympics five separate times. He competed with Paul in the United States Sailing Championship at the 1983 Mallory Cup, and won the gold medal.

Honours
Mallory Cup, and won the gold medal.

Personal
Entered into sailing with his brothers as Team Coleman.