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John Charles Ripard (7 March 1929 – 1 July 2026) was a Maltese sailor who competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics.[1] He was also the honorary President of the Royal Malta Yacht Club and one of the Co-founders of the Rolex Middle Sea Race.
Ripard was born in Sliema, Malta on 7 March 1929, and died on 1 July 2026, aged 97.[2][3]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Olympics". sports-reference. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ↑ "John Ripard, scion of Maltese shipping dynasty, Olympic sailor and co-founder of the Middle Sea Race". The Telegraph. 25 July 2026. Retrieved 25 July 2026.
- ↑ Eight Bells: John Ripard Sr.
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