David Dunlop

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameDavid•Dunlop
Used nameDavid•Dunlop
Born22 December 1859 in Rhu, Scotland (GBR)
Died3 September 1931 in Prestwick, Scotland (GBR)
AffiliationsRoyal Clyde Yacht Club, Hunters Quay (GBR)
NOC Great Britain
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Shipping agent David Dunlop was one of nine children of coachman James Dunlop and his wife Hannah. Sadly, his father died two days after his 47th birthday, when David was just six years of age. David went on to become one of the 10 crew members aboard Thomas Glen-CoatsHera, which won gold in the 12-metre class at the 1908 Olympics. Like all the other members of the crew, Dunlop was a member of the Royal Clyde Yacht Club, which happened to be the venue for the 12-metre event at the 1908 Games.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1908 Summer Olympics Sailing GBR David Dunlop
12 metres, Open (Olympic) Hera 1 Gold