Robert Wood
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Robert Morford•Wood |
| Used name | Robert•Wood |
| Born | 9 April 1926 in Long Branch, New Jersey (USA) |
| Died | 25 January 2004 (aged 77 years 9 months 16 days) in Belmar, New Jersey (USA) |
| Measurements | 186 cm / 83 kg |
| Affiliations | Monmouth Boat Club, Red Bank (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Robert Wood attended Rutgers University and sailed for the Monmouth Boat Club in New Jersey. In 1959 he won a gold medal at the Pan American Games in the Flying Dutchman, sailing alongside his Olympic partner, Harry Sindle. Wood’s career was as an attorney.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | Sailing | USA |
Robert Wood | |||
| Two Person Heavyweight Dinghy, Open (Olympic) | Harry Sindle | 19 |
List mentions
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Pan American Games (1–0–0 1959 Chicago SAI gold: Flying Dutchman)