Barton Jahncke

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameBarton Williams Benedict•Jahncke
Used nameBarton•Jahncke
Born5 August 1939 in New Orleans, Louisiana (USA)
Measurements188 cm / 89 kg
AffiliationsSouthern Yacht Club, New Orleans (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Barton Jahncke was equally proficient as a helmsman or as crew, but at the 1968 Olympics he sailed as crew to the helmsman George “Bud” Friedrichs who, like Jahncke, was a graduate of Tulane. After graduation, Jahncke worked for the Lykes Bros. Steamship Co. and was appointed as vice president in 1974. He was the nephew of former IOC Member Ernest Lee Jahncke (USA).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1968 Summer Olympics Sailing USA Barton Jahncke
Three Person Keelboat, Open (Olympic) United States 1 Gold