The 12 Metre was a sailing event on the Sailing at the 1912 Summer Olympics program in Nynäshamn. Two races were scheduled plus eventual sail-offs. 27 sailors, on 3 boats, from 3 nations entered.
Race schedule Source: ● Opening ceremony ● Event competitions ● Tie breakers ● Closing ceremony Date July19Fri20Sat21Sun22Mon23Tue24Wed25Thu26Fri27Sat 12-Metre●●●International races Total gold medals 1 Ceremonies ● ●
Course area and course configuration For the 12-Metre Course A was used.
Weather conditions DateRaceDescriptionWind speedWind directionStart20-JUL-19121Beautiful weather with a light easterly breeze. -11:00 21-JUL-19122Only a light breeze was blowing in the morning. -11:00
Final results Sources:
The 1912 Olympic scoring system was used. All competitors were male.
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Prizes
The helmsman of the winning yacht received a gold medal, with the members of the crew receiving silver-gilt medals. For second and third place, the helmsman and crew all received silver (for second) or bronze (for third) medals.Official Report, p. 1097. The International Olympic Committee considers all crew members of the winning yacht to be gold medalists.
The following Commemorative Plaque were handed out by the Royal Swedish Yacht Club to the owners of:
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