Bill Horton, Sr.

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRufus William Landon "Bill"•Horton, Sr.
Used nameBill•Horton, Sr.
Nick/petnamesCalifornia Bill
Born18 December 1909 in Los Angeles, California (USA)
Died26 June 1973 in San Clemente, California (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Bill Horton, Sr. skippered the Skidoo in the Dragon class at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics. Horton sailed alongside his son, William Horton, Jr., and daughter, Joyce Horton. Bill Horton, Sr. was an attorney in Los Angeles. He helped start the firm Horton, Horton, and Foote. In 1955 Horton was World Champion in the 6-metre class.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1952 Summer Olympics Sailing USA Bill Horton, Sr.
Three Person Keelboat, Open (Olympic) Skidoo 11

Olympic family relations