Bill Horton, Sr.
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Rufus William Landon "Bill"•Horton, Sr. |
| Used name | Bill•Horton, Sr. |
| Nick/petnames | California Bill |
| Born | 18 December 1909 in Los Angeles, California (USA) |
| Died | 26 June 1973 in San Clemente, California (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Bill Horton, Sr. skippered the Skidoo in the Dragon class at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics. Horton sailed alongside his son, William Horton, Jr., and daughter, Joyce Horton. Bill Horton, Sr. was an attorney in Los Angeles. He helped start the firm Horton, Horton, and Foote. In 1955 Horton was World Champion in the 6-metre class.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 Summer Olympics | Sailing | USA |
Bill Horton, Sr. | |||
| Three Person Keelboat, Open (Olympic) | Skidoo | 11 |
Olympic family relations
- Father of Joyce Horton
- Father of William Horton, Jr.