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Owen McMahon

Sailing

Age

55

Olympic History

Atlanta 1996

Career Events

Sailing Men's Two Person Dinghy - 470

 

Owen's Story

Owen McMahon is an Australian sailor who represented Australia at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games in the men's 470 class. Born in Melbourne on 4 August 1970, McMahon developed through Victoria's strong sailing community and competed at elite national and international levels.

At Atlanta 1996, McMahon sailed as crew to skipper Tom King in the men's two-person 470 dinghy event. The Australian pair finished 23rd in a highly competitive Olympic fleet.

McMahon's Olympic selection reflected years of success in Australian sailing, including achievements in junior and national competition. His participation contributed to Australia's strong tradition in Olympic sailing.

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