William Exshaw
FullnameWilliam Edgar Exshaw
NationalityBritish
Birth date15 February 1866
Birth placeArcachon, Second French Empire
Death date16 March 1927 (aged 61)
Death placeValencia, Spain
Classes2–3 ton
Open class
ClubSociété Nautique de Gironde
Show-medalsyes

William Edgar Exshaw (15 February 1866 – 16 March 1927) was a British sailor who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics.[1]

He was the owner and helmsman of the British/French boat Ollé, which won the gold medals in both races of the 2-3 ton class with crew members Frédéric Blanchy and Jacques Le Lavasseur. He also participated in the open class, but did not finish.[2]

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References

  1. ^ "William Exshaw Bio, Stats, and Results". Olympic Sports. Archived from the original on 2020-04-17. Retrieved 2014-02-08.
  2. ^ "William Exshaw". Olympedia. Retrieved 29 December 2020.