Jordi Calafat facts for kids
Jordi Calafat was born on June 27, 1968. He is a famous Spanish sailor. He became an Olympic champion. Jordi started sailing at a young age. He won the Optimist World Championship in 1983. This was a big win for him.
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  Spain |
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| Sailing | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
| Gold | 1992 Barcelona | 470 class |
Olympic Gold Medalist
Jordi Calafat achieved his biggest dream. He won a gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics. These Olympic Games were held in Barcelona, Spain. He competed in the 470 Class sailing event. His partner was Kiko Sánchez. Together, they sailed their way to victory. This made them Olympic champions.
Life After the Olympics
After his Olympic success, Jordi continued his sailing career. He later joined a famous sailing team called Alinghi. He helped this team get ready for a very important race. This race was the 2007 America's Cup. The America's Cup is one of the oldest sailing competitions.
See also
- In Spanish: Jordi Calafat para niños
