David Smith (sailor)

David James "Dave" Smith (October 31, 1925 – March 8, 2014)^[1] was an American sailor and Olympic champion. He competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome and won a gold medal in the 5.5-meter class with the boat Minotaur. Smith was born in Salem, Massachusetts, and died in Peabody, Massachusetts.^[2]

David Smith

Personal information
Full name	David James Smith
Nickname	Dave
Born	October 31, 1925 (1925-10-31) Salem, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	March 8, 2014 (2014-03-09) (aged 88) Peabody, Massachusetts, U.S.
Medal record Men's sailing Representing the  United States Olympic Games 1960 Rome 5.5-meter class