Colin Ryrie
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Colin Stirling•Ryrie |
| Used name | Colin•Ryrie |
| Born | 23 December 1929 |
| Died | 7 July 1972 |
| Measurements | 189 cm / 85 kg |
| NOC |  Australia |
Biography
Colin Ryrie was an experienced yachtsman and navigator who was knocked unconscious and drowned when the boat he was driving hit an unlit buoy near Clark Island in Sydney Harbour as he and his wife were returning to their Mosman home from the Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club on 7 July 1972.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Summer Olympics | Sailing | AUS |
Colin Ryrie | |||
| One Person Dinghy, Open (Olympic) | 10 | |||||
| 1964 Summer Olympics | Sailing | AUS |
Colin Ryrie | |||
| One Person Dinghy, Open (Olympic) | 6 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Died in Motor Vehicle Accidents (Boat/Car/Motorcycle/Train) (Drowned when the boat he was driving hit an unlit buoy near Clark Island in Sydney Harbour as he and his wife were returning from the Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club.)