Dennis Conner is an American sailor born September 16, 1942, in San Diego. He won the America's Cup in 1980, 1987 and 1988, but in 1983 lost it 4 to 3 to Australia's wing-keeled Australia II, the first American loss in 132 years, before reclaiming it in 1987 through his Sail America campaign. He also won an Olympic bronze medal in the Tempest class at the 1976 Montreal Games and two Star class World Championships, in 1971 and 1977.
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Career HighlightWon the America's Cup three times and a bronze medal in sailing at the 1976 Olympics. 1 Classification
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What did Dennis Conner win in small-boat sailing apart from the America's Cup?
An Olympic Tempest bronze in 1976 and Star class world titles in 1971 and 1977.
Dennis Conner was the helmsman of the United States pairing that took the bronze medal in the Tempest class at the 1976 Olympics. He was also twice a world champion in the Star class, in 1971 and 1977, and finished as runner-up in 1978.
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Dennis Walter Conner (born September 16, 1942) is an American yachtsman.
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American yachtsman
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September 16, 1942
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September 16, 1942
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He is noted for winning a bronze medal at the 1976 Olympics, two Star World Championships, and three wins in the America's Cup.
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Dennis Walter Conner (born September 16, 1942) is an American yachtsman.
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He is noted for winning a bronze medal at the 1976 Olympics, two Star World Championships, and three wins in the America's Cup.
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