Richard Hoepfner

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRichard Harris•Hoepfner
Used nameRichard•Hoepfner
Born14 November 1944 in Houston, Texas (USA)
Measurements173 cm / 86 kg
AffiliationsCorinthian Yacht Club
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Richard Hoepfner was a member of the all-Texan crew which took the silver medals in the Soling class at the 1976 Olympics. At the World Championships, he placed third in the Soling class in 1974 and fifth in 1975. Hoepfner won the North American title in Soling in 1974. He later worked in sales for American Communications. Hoepfner is a member of the National Sailing Hall of Fame.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1976 Summer Olympics Sailing USA Richard Hoepfner
Three Person Keelboat, Open (Olympic) United States 2 Silver

Errata

Used name not "Dick".