Sailing at the Summer Paralympics facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sailing at the Summer Paralympics |
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| Governing body | WS |
| Events | 3 (mixed) |
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Sailing was a cool sport at the Summer Paralympic Games! It was officially part of the Games from 2000 to 2016. Before that, in 1996, it was a "demonstration sport." This means it was shown to people but not yet a full medal event. The International Association for Disabled Sailing helped organize the sailing events with the International Paralympic Committee.
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Sailing Boats and Races at the Paralympics
At the Paralympics, sailors competed in different types of boats. These boats are called "classes" or "disciplines." Each class has its own rules and design.
| Type of Boat | Boat Class | Who Can Race | 1996 | 2000 | 2004 | 2008 | 2012 | 2016 |
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| One Person Keelboat | 2.4 m | Open | - | X | X | - | - | - |
| One Person Keelboat | 2.4 One Design (Norlin Mk3) | Open | - | - | - | X | X | X |
| Two Person Keelboat | SKUD 18 | Female + (Male or Female) | - | - | - | X | X | X |
| Three Person Keelboat | Sonar | Open 3 Person | - | X | X | X | X | X |
| Three Person Keelboat | Sonar | Open 3 Person + Reserve | Demonstration Event | - | - | - | - | - |
Countries That Won Medals
This table shows which countries won the most medals in Paralympic sailing. Medals are given for first (gold), second (silver), and third (bronze) place.
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
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| 1 |  Australia (AUS) |
4 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| 2 |  Germany (GER) |
2 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| 3 |  France (FRA) |
2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 |  Great Britain (GBR) |
2 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| 5 |  United States (USA) |
1 | 3 | 4 | 8 |
| 6 |  Canada (CAN) |
1 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| 7 |  Netherlands (NED) |
1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 8 |  Israel (ISR) |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 |  Denmark (DEN) |
0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 |  Norway (NOR) |
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (10 entries) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 42 | |
Paralympic Sailing Locations
Sailing events need a special place with water, like a bay or a lake. Here are the cities and venues where Paralympic sailing took place.
| Games | Year | Host Country | City | Sailing Venue |
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| 10th | 1996 | United States (USA) |
Atlanta | (Venue not listed) |
| 11th | 2000 | Australia (AUS) |
Sydney | Sydney |
| 12th | 2004 |  Greece (GRE) |
Athens | Athens |
| 13th | 2008 |  China (CHN) |
Beijing | Qingdao |
| 14th | 2012 | Great Britain (GBR) |
London | Weymouth and Portland |
| 15th | 2016 |  Brazil (BRA) |
Rio de Janeiro | Rio de Janeiro |
| 16th | 2020 |  Japan (JPN) |
Tokyo | Sailing was not part of the program for these Games. |
Top Sailors: Multiple Medalists
Some amazing sailors won more than one medal at the Paralympic Games! Here are some of the best.
| Rank | Sailor | Country | Years Competing | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total | Boat Class |
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| 1 | Damien Seguin | France (FRA) |
2004 - 2016 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2.4 Metre |
| Daniel Fitzgibbon | Australia (AUS) |
2008 - 2016 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | SKUD 18 | |
| 3 | Liesl Tesch | Australia (AUS) |
2012 - 2016 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | SKUD 18 |
| 4 | Jens Kroker | Germany (GER) |
2000 - 2016 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | Sonar |
| 5 | Heiko Kroeger | Germany (GER) |
2000 - 2016 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2.4 Metre |
| Siegmund Mainka | Germany (GER) |
2008 - 2016 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | Sonar | |
| Marcel Van De Veen | Netherlands (NED) |
2004 - 2012 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | ||
| Mischa Rossen | Netherlands (NED) |
2000 - 2012 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | ||
| Robert Prem | Germany (GER) |
2008 - 2012 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | ||
| Udo Hessels | Netherlands (NED) |
1996 - 2012 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | ||
| 11 | Paul Tingley | Canada (CAN) |
2000 - 2016 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | |
| 12 | Colin Harrison | Australia (AUS) |
2004 - 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| Graeme Martin | Australia (AUS) |
2000 - 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Helena Lucas | Great Britain (GBR) |
2008 - 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Russell Boaden | Australia (AUS) |
2008 - 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | ||
| 28 | John McRoberts | Canada (CAN) |
1996 - 2016 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
| 29 | Jean-Paul Creignou | United States (USA) |
2004 - 2012 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Thomas Brown | United States (USA) |
2000 - 2012 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| 48 | Alexandra Rickham | Great Britain (GBR) |
2008 - 2016 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| John Ross-Duggan | United States (USA) |
1996 - 2004 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Niki Birrell | Great Britain (GBR) |
2008 - 2016 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Thierry Schmitter | Netherlands (NED) |
2004 - 2012 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Images for kids
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A satellite view of Sydney, Australia, where the 2000 Paralympic sailing events were held.
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A satellite view of Athens, Greece, the host city for the 2004 Paralympics.
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Qingdao, China, hosted the sailing events for the 2008 Paralympics.
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Weymouth and Portland in Dorset, UK, hosted the 2012 Paralympic sailing.
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The Marina da Glória in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, was the venue for 2016 Paralympic sailing.
See also
In Spanish: Vela en los Juegos Paralímpicos para niños
