Craig Monk facts for kids

Craig John Monk was born on May 23, 1967, in Stratford, New Zealand. He is a talented sailor who won a bronze medal at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona. He competed in the Finn class, which uses a special type of single-person sailboat.

Olympic Sailing Success

Craig Monk earned a bronze medal for New Zealand at the 1992 Summer Olympics held in Barcelona, Spain. This was a big achievement in the Finn sailing event. He also competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. For the 1996 team, he was chosen over another famous sailor, Dean Barker. Monk finished 13th in his event at those games.

America's Cup Adventures

After his Olympic appearances, Craig Monk became very involved in the America's Cup. This is a famous international sailing competition. He worked as a "grinder," which is a crew member who helps power the boat's sails. He was part of the winning team in 1995 and helped defend the title in 2000.

Monk later joined other teams, like One World for the 2003 Louis Vuitton Cup. From 2003 to 2007, he was the sailing team manager for BMW Oracle Racing. He also worked as a grinder for Artemis Racing in the 34th America's Cup. In 2009, he won a silver medal at the Star World Championships with his teammate Hamish Pepper.

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In Spanish: Craig Monk para niños