Ben Rhodes

KEY FACTS

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Date of Birth:

10 May 1981

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Home town:

Exmouth, Devon, UK

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World Ranking:

2 (as of July 2009)

"I hate racing at less than 100%"

Position on boat: Crew

DOB: 10 May 1981

Born: Southampton, Hampshire

Currently living: Exmouth, Devon

Started sailing: When I was 8 with Richard Sydenham in a cadet

Duration in current class: 3 years

Name of sailing partner: Stevie Morrison

Greatest strengths in sailing: Strategy for shifty or tidal conditions

Greatest weakness in sailing: I hate racing at less than 100%

Biggest goal: To win a gold medal at the Olympics

Who has been the most influential person in your sailing career: My Father

Other interests away from sailing: Surfing, Kite-surfing and cycling

Personal Website/ Campaign Website: www.morrison-rhodes.org.uk

Sponsors: Holt, Fitness Central Gym, Edge Watersports

Sailing career from 2006:
2008 Olympic Games, Beijing  - 9th
2008 49er World Championships  - Silver
2008 Kiel Week – 6th
2008 Holland Regatta  -Gold
2008 Hyeres OCR  - 38th
2008 European Championship – 18th
2008 Kiel Week – 6th
2008 Holland Regatta  -Gold
2007 SPA Olympic Class Regatta -Bronze
2007 Semaine Olympic Française – 6th
2007 Olympic Test Event - Gold
2007 ISAF Worlds  - Gold
2006 World Championship - Bronze
2006 European Championship  - Gold