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    Nick Thompson
    Nick Thompson
    Great Britain

    Profile

    Name

    Nick Thompson

    Nation

    Great Britain

    Place of Birth

    Southampton

    Class

    ILCA 7, Optimist, Farr 30, ILCA 6

    Q&A

    Sporting Relatives

    None

    Why This Sport

    There are so many factors that can influence the out come of the race and you are always learning more

    Campaign Website

    www.nickthompsonsailing.com

    Ambitions

    Olympic Gold and Americas cup winner

    Coach

    Chris Gowers, UK

    Starting Age

    2

    Amusing Sporting Episode

    Knocking myself out whilst showing off on a sand bar back in my Optimist

    Education

    2.1 Degree in Exercise and Sports Sciences

    Most Influential Person

    Dad

    Most Admired Person

    I think Ainslie\'s achievements speak for themselves

    Current Class

    Laser

    Boat First Sailed

    Seawolf 26

    Hometown

    Lymington

    Best Sporting Achievement

    4 Medals at Laser World Championships

    Yacht Club

    Royal Lymington YC

    First Event Won

    Papercourt Optimist Open

    General Interest

    Cycling and most waterspouts

    Superstitions

    None

    Injuries

    Too many

    Yacht Club Location

    Lymington, UK

    Non Sailing Achievement

    2.1 in Exercise and Sports Sciences from Exeter University

    Awards

    Young sailor of the year, BBC South Sports Personality of the Year, Exeter University Sports man of the Year

    Racing Age

    6

    First Event Competed

    Papercourt Optimist Open

    Classes Sailed

    Cadet, Optimist, Laser Radial