Sir William Herbert "Bill" Northam, CBE (28 September 1905 – 2 September 1988) was an Australian Olympic yachtsman and businessman. Born in Torquay, Devon, Northam had a successful career in business before becoming an Olympian.
In the final race for first place at the 1964 Olympic Games, Northam and his crew finished fourth, qualifying them for the gold medal. It was Australia's first Olympic gold for sailing, and Northam remains the oldest Australian to win an Olympic gold medal.
Also an accomplished golfer, he won this trophy at an Inter-State Chemists Golf event in 1950.
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