John Marvin
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | John•Marvin |
| Used name | John•Marvin |
| Born | 17 October 1927 in Cambridge, Massachusetts (USA) |
| Died | 22 June 1980 in Seaford, Delaware (USA) |
| Measurements | 185 cm / 77 kg |
| Affiliations | Eastern Yacht Club |
| NOC |  United States |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
While attending MIT John Marvin was the national intercollegiate champion in 1946. At the U.S. Olympic Trials 10 years later, he tied with George O’Day in the Finn class, but under a tie-breaking rule involving superior secondary placings, Marvin was declared the winner and gained the place on the Olympic team.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Summer Olympics | Sailing | USA |
John Marvin | |||
| One Person Dinghy, Open (Olympic) | 3 | Bronze |