Jordi Calafat facts for kids
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  Spain |
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| Sailing | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
| Gold | 1992 Barcelona | 470 class |
Jordi Calafat is a famous Spanish sailor. He was born on June 27, 1968. He is best known for winning a gold medal at the Olympic Games. He also achieved success in other major sailing competitions.
Early Sailing Days
Jordi Calafat started sailing when he was young. He quickly showed great talent. In 1983, he became a world champion. He won the Optimist World Championship. This was a big achievement for a young sailor.
Olympic Gold Medal
Jordi Calafat reached the peak of his career at the 1992 Summer Olympics. These games were held in Barcelona, Spain. He competed in the 470 Class sailing event. He teamed up with another skilled sailor, Kiko Sánchez. Together, they sailed incredibly well. They won the gold medal for Spain. This made them Olympic champions.
America's Cup Challenge
After his Olympic success, Jordi Calafat continued his sailing career. He joined a famous sailing team called Alinghi. This team is well-known for competing in the America's Cup. The America's Cup is one of the oldest and most challenging sailing races in the world. Jordi helped the Alinghi team get ready for the 2007 America's Cup race. His experience and skills were very valuable to the team.
External links
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See also
In Spanish: Jordi Calafat para niños
