Sumner White

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameSumner Wheeler•White, III
Used nameSumner•White
Born17 November 1929 in Manhattan, New York, New York (USA)
Died24 October 1988 in Summit, New Jersey (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

As did his twin brother, Edgar, Sumner White attended the Groton School before attending college. After Sumner White graduated from Harvard in 1952 he began a career as an investment banker. He worked in Manhattan and was with the First Boston Corporation for many years.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1952 Summer Olympics Sailing USA Sumner White
5.5 metres, Open (Olympic) Complex II 1 Gold

Olympic family relations