John Mackenzie

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohn•Mackenzie
Used nameJohn•Mackenzie
Born21 September 1876 in Greenock, Scotland (GBR)
Died9 December 1949
AffiliationsRoyal Clyde Yacht Club, Hunters Quay (GBR)
NOC Great Britain
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

During a sailing career that lasted fully 50 years, John MacKenzie won more than 250 prizes, many wins coming on his 18-foot yacht Florence. He was a member of many of the leading Scottish clubs, including the Royal Clyde Yacht Club, and crewed aboard Thomas Glen-CoatsHera in the 12-metre class at the 1908 Olympics. In 1891 Mackenzie was appointed the official Clyde measurer to assess handicaps based on boats’ size etc.

Results

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