| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Jonathan Dunn McKee |
| Born | December 19, 1959 (1959-12-19) (age 65) Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft9+1⁄2 in (177 cm) |
| Sport | |
| Sailing career | |
| Class(es) | 49er, Tasar, Melges 24, Moth, Melges 20, Melges 32, Volvo 70, Flying Dutchman |
| Club | Seattle Yacht Club |
| College team | |
Medal record | |
Jonathan Dunn McKee (born December 19, 1959, inSeattle, Washington) is an Americansailor and Olympic Champion.
He competed in theFlying Dutchman class at the1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and won a gold medal, withWilliam Carl Buchan[1] to become the only American to win the gold medal in theFlying Dutchman class during the boats participation in the Olympic games.
McKee competed in the49er class at the2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney together with his brotherCharles McKee, and they won the bronze medal.
McKee and his brother sailed forOneWorld in the2003 Louis Vuitton Cup and forLuna Rossa Challenge in the2007 Louis Vuitton Cup.[2] He sailed the2008–09 Volvo Ocean Race onIl Mostro.[3]
Two timesTasar Class World Champion
Three timesMelges 24 World Champion
He competed in the 2008 Barcelona World Race onboard Estrella Damm, retiring into Cape Town
He competed in the2008-09 Volvo Ocean Race round the world race.
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