John Buchanan
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | John•Buchanan |
| Used name | John•Buchanan |
| Born | 1 January 1884 in Rhu, Scotland (GBR) |
| Died | 25 November 1943 in Rhu, Scotland (GBR) |
| Affiliations | Royal Clyde Yacht Club, Hunters Quay (GBR) |
| NOC |  Great Britain |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Like all the crew members aboard Thomas Glen-Coats’ Hera in the 12-metre class at the 1908 Olympics, John Buchanan was a member of the Royal Clyde Yacht Club. He was a farmer, and an enthusiastic sailor for many years. At the 1936 Tarbert Cups regatta on the west coast of Scotland, Buchanan’s 8-metre boat, Falcon won the Wylie Cup.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 Summer Olympics | Sailing | GBR |
John Buchanan | |||
| 12 metres, Open (Olympic) | Hera | 1 | Gold |