Eric Mergenthaler
Eric Mergenthaler (2 September 1963 – 15 April 2020) was a Mexican competitive sailor. He competed at the top levels of the sport in the Finn class and won medals in three Finn World Championships, including the gold medal and championship in 1992.[1] Mergenthaler also represented Mexico in the 1984, 1988, and 1992 Summer Olympic games, with a best finish of 13th in 1988.[2]
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| Nationality | Mexican | |||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 2 September 1963 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 15 April 2020 (aged 56) Mexico City, Mexico | |||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 86 kg (190 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Class(es) | Finn | |||||||||||||||||||
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Mergenthaler died on 15 April 2020 following a bicycle accident four days prior in Mexico City, Mexico.[1] He was 56.
References
- "RIP Eric Mergenthaler, MX 33". finnclass.org. International Finn Association, Inc. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
- Pavitt, Michael (April 16, 2020). "Three-time Olympic sailor Mergenthaler dies after cycling accident aged 57". insidethegames.biz. Dunsar Media Company Limited. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
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