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Karl Dorsey

Full name: Karl James Dorsey
Nickname(s): Shorty
Gender: Male
Born: May 12, 1894 in Lima, Ohio, United States
Died: July 9, 1974 in San Diego, California, United States
Affiliations: South Coast Corinthian Yacht Club
Country: USA United States
Sport: Sailing

Medals: 1 Gold (1 Total)

Biography

Little is known of Karl Dorsey’s sailing career. He sailed with Owen Churchill in 1932 at both the Olympic Trials and the Olympic Games, winning a gold medal in the 8-metre class, while a member of the California Yacht Club. Dorsey was an insurance agent with Pacific Mutual.

Results

Games Age City Sport Event Team NOC Rank Medal
1932 Summer 38 Los Angeles Sailing Mixed 8 metres Angelita USA 1 Gold
1936 Summer 42 Berlin Sailing Mixed 8 metres Angelita USA 10

Mixed 8 metres

Event History
Games Age City Sport Team NOC Phase Unit Date PTS T
1932 Summer 38 Los Angeles Sailing Angelita USA Final Standings 1932-08-05 8
1932 Summer 38 Los Angeles Sailing Angelita USA Race One 1932-08-05 2 2-01:09
1932 Summer 38 Los Angeles Sailing Angelita USA Race Two 1932-08-06 2 2-18:46
1932 Summer 38 Los Angeles Sailing Angelita USA Race Three 1932-08-07 2 2-03:03
1932 Summer 38 Los Angeles Sailing Angelita USA Race Four 1932-08-08 2 2-25:46
1936 Summer 42 Berlin Sailing Angelita USA Final Standings 1936-08-04 20
1936 Summer 42 Berlin Sailing Angelita USA Race One 1936-08-04 4 2-17:24
1936 Summer 42 Berlin Sailing Angelita USA Race Two 1936-08-05 3 2-23:47
1936 Summer 42 Berlin Sailing Angelita USA Race Three 1936-08-06 3 2-19:48
1936 Summer 42 Berlin Sailing Angelita USA Race Four 1936-08-07 3 3-35:28
1936 Summer 42 Berlin Sailing Angelita USA Race Five 1936-08-08 1 3-00:07
1936 Summer 42 Berlin Sailing Angelita USA Race Six 1936-08-09
1936 Summer 42 Berlin Sailing Angelita USA Race Seven 1936-08-10 6 2-38:46