Malcolm Scott

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohn Malcolm•Scott
Used nameMalcolm•Scott
Nick/petnamesHuck
Born29 September 1934 in Mosman Park, Western Australia (AUS)
Died25 May 1993 in Perth, Western Australia (AUS)
AffiliationsFremantle Sailing Club, Fremantle (AUS)
NOC Australia
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Malcolm “Huck” Scott grew up in Fremantle, Western Australia and began sailing at a young age with the local Junior Fremantle Sailing Club. In 1956 at the age of 20, he was chosen to compete in the Olympic Games in Melbourne alongside Rolly Tasker in the 12 Square meter Sharpie class (Two Person Heavyweight Dinghy) event, capturing the silver medal and became the first Australian sailing crew to sin an Olympic medal. After retiring from active competition, Scott was involved in various sailing coaching and administration roles until his death in 1993 at the age of 58. The annual Huck Scott Winter Series of the Fremantle Sailing Club was named in his memory in 1994.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1956 Summer Olympics Sailing AUS Malcolm Scott
Two Person Heavyweight Dinghy, Open (Olympic) Rolly Tasker 2 Silver