John Ruggles

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohn Kenneth•Ruggles
Used nameJohn•Ruggles
Born12 April 1934 in Hayes, England (GBR)
Measurements178 cm / 76 kg
AffiliationsHamble River Sailing Club, Hamble-le-Rice (GBR)
NOC Great Britain

Biography

At the 1960 Roma Olympics John Ruggles and George Nicholson were crew members for the three-time Olympian Robin Aisher aboard the 5.5 metres class Yeoman VII. They finished sixth overall, after enjoying a second and third place finish. Ruggles was a member of the Hamble River Sailing Club at the time.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1960 Summer Olympics Sailing GBR John Ruggles
5.5 metres, Open (Olympic) Yeoman VII 6