Kevin Wilson
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Kevin Robert•Wilson |
| Used name | Kevin•Wilson |
| Born | 15 December 1927 in Merri-bek, Melbourne, Victoria (AUS) |
| Affiliations | Royal Brighton Yacht Club, Brighton (AUS) |
| NOC |  Australia |
Biography
Kevin Wilson grew up in Brighton, Victoria, one of two children born Austrian rules footballer Robert Hope Wilson (1898–1986), who played in the Victorian Football League for Carlton from 1923 to 1925. A member of the local Royal Brighton Yacht Club, Wilson was selected alongside clubmate Bart Harvey to represent Australia in the Star class at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, eventually placing 18th. He was an electrical engineer by profession, and was a lifelong resident of Brighton.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 Summer Olympics | Sailing | AUS |
Kevin Wilson | |||
| Two Person Keelboat, Open (Olympic) | Bart Harvey | 18 |
Errata
Date of birth previously listed as 18 March 1923, but this is incorrect.