Ben Ainslie
Sailing
- Residence:
Lymington, Hampshire
- DOB:
05 February 1977
- Region:
South West England
- Home Town:
Restronguet, Cornwall
- Club:
Honorary member Royal Lymington and Royal Cornwall Yacht Club and Restronquet Sailing Club
- Website: www.benainslie.com
Career highlights
2008 Beijing Olympic Games: Gold (Single-Handed Dingy, Finn)
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2008 ISAF World Sailor of the Year
2004 Athens Olympic Games: Gold (Single-Handed Dingy, Finn)
2000 Sydney Olympic Games: Gold (Team/Single-Handed Dingy,Laser)
1996 Atlanta Olympic Games: Silver (Team/Single-Handed Dingy, Laser)
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What is your sporting ambition?
To try and win the Americas Cup with ‘Team Origin’ Britain’s entry in the Cup and also to try to defend my Olympic title on home waters in 2012.What was your inspiration to take up your sport?
My Dad was a huge inspiration for me. He raced in the first Whitbread around the World race back in ’73 and his stories from that race and his enthusiasm for sailing really inspired me.What are your interests outside of sport?
Golf when I get time and 5 a side Football whenever I am in Lymington which unfortunately is not a lot.In your mind, what's the most memorable moment of past Olympics/Paralympics?
I thought the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games were a great success, and the most memorable moments were Iain Percy and Bart winning the Star sailing gold in such a dramatic final race, also the Chinese people were great they couldn’t have done more or been more welcoming. What three words best describe you?
Dedicated, Competitive, HonestWho should light the flame for London 2012?
That’s a tough one I’ll have to get back to you!
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