John Wallace

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohn Donald•Wallace
Used nameJohn•Wallace
Born8 July 1903 in Prescott, WisconsinUSA
Died21 September 1990 (aged 87 years 2 months 13 days) in Santa Barbara County, CaliforniaUSA
AffiliationsLos Angeles YC — Los Angeles, CaliforniaUSA
NOCUnited StatesUSA

Biography

John Wallace sailed as a crew member in the 6-metre class aboard Mystery at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. He was a member of the Los Angeles Yacht Club. Wallace served in the US Navy from 1942-53.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1936 Summer Olympics Sailing USA John Wallace
Three-Person Keelboat, Open (Olympic) Mystery 9