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 for many years! It was officially part of the Games from 2000 to 2016. Before that, it was shown as a demonstration sport in 1996, which means it was there to show people what it was like before becoming an official event.
The International Association for Disabled Sailing worked with the International Paralympic Committee to organize these exciting sailing events.
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Boat Types and Races
In Paralympic sailing, athletes competed in different types of boats, called "classes." These classes were designed for different numbers of sailors.
| Race Type | Boat Class | Who Can Race | 1996 | 2000 | 2004 | 2008 | 2012 | 2016 |
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| One Person Boat | 2.4 m | Open | - | X | X | - | - | - |
| One Person Boat | 2.4 One Design (Norlin Mk3) | Open | - | - | - | X | X | X |
| Two Person Boat | SKUD 18 | Mixed (Male + Female) | - | - | - | X | X | X |
| Three Person Boat | Sonar | Open 3 Person | - | X | X | X | X | X |
| Three Person Boat | Sonar | Open 3 Person + Reserve | Demonstration Event | - | - | - | - | - |
- One Person Keelboat: This race was for a single sailor in a boat like the 2.4m.
- Two Person Keelboat: This race used the SKUD 18 boat and was for two sailors, usually one male and one female.
- Three Person Keelboat: This race featured three sailors in a Sonar boat.
Medals Won by Countries
Here's a look at which countries won the most medals in Paralympic sailing.
| 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 | |
Sailing Event Locations
Paralympic sailing events took place in some amazing cities around the world. Here's where they were held:
| Edition | Year | Host Country | Host City | Sailing Venue | Opening | Closing | View | Boat Types |
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| 10 | 1996 | United States (USA) |
Atlanta | All | ||||
| 11 | 2000 | Australia (AUS) |
Sydney | Sydney |  |
All | ||
| 12 | 2004 |  Greece (GRE) |
Athens | Athens | Sept |  |
All | |
| 13 | 2008 |  China (CHN) |
Beijing | Qingdao |  |
All | ||
| 14 | 2012 | Great Britain (GBR) |
London | Weymouth and Portland | AUG |  |
All | |
| 15 | 2016 |  Brazil (BRA) |
Rio de Janeiro | Rio de Janeiro |  |
All | ||
| 16 | 2020 |  Japan (JPN) |
Tokyo | Sailing not included on the Program | ||||
Sailor Participation
Many countries and sailors took part in Paralympic sailing over the years. For example, countries like Australia, Canada, Great Britain, and the USA had sailors competing in almost every Paralympic sailing event. In total, over 400 sailors competed in Paralympic sailing from 2000 to 2016.
Top Sailors: Multiple Medalists
Some amazing sailors won more than one medal in Paralympic sailing. These athletes showed incredible skill and dedication!
| Rank | Sailor | Country | Years Competing | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total | Boat Types |
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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 (2) | 0 (1) | 2 (5) | 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 |
2.4m / Norlin Mk3 Medalists
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Gold | Silver | Bronze | Ref. |
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| 2000 Sydney | Heiko Kroeger (GER) |
Jens Als Andersen (DEN) |
Thomas Brown (USA) |
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| 2004 Athens | Damien Seguin (FRA) |
Thomas Brown (USA) |
Thierry Schmitter (NED) |
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| 2008 Beijing Qingdoa |
Paul Tingley (CAN) |
Damien Seguin (FRA) |
John Ruf (USA) |
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| 2012 London Weymouth |
Helena Lucas (GBR) |
Heiko Kroeger (GER) |
Thierry Schmitter (NED) |
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| 2016 Rio | Damien Seguin (FRA) |
Matthew Bugg (AUS) |
Helena Lucas (GBR) |
SKUD 18 Medalists
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Gold | Silver | Bronze |
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| 2008 Beijing |
Nick Scandone and Maureen McKinnon-Tucker (USA) |
Dan Fitzgibbon and Rachael Cox (AUS) |
John McRoberts and Stacie Louttit (CAN) |
| 2012 London |
Dan Fitzgibbon and Liesl Tesch (AUS) |
Jean-Paul Creignou and Jennifer French (USA) |
Alexandra Rickham and Niki Birrell (GBR) |
| 2016 Rio de Janeiro |
Daniel Fitzgibbon Liesl Tesch (AUS) |
John McRoberts Jackie Gay (CAN) |
Alexandra Rickham Niki Birrell (GBR) |
Sonar Medalists
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Gold | Silver | Bronze | Ref. |
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| 1996 Atlanta Lake Lanier |
 Great BritainAndy Cassell Kevin Curtis Tony Downs Ian Harrison |
 CanadaKirk Westergaard John Mcroberts Ken Kelly David Cook |
 GermanyWaldo Esparza James Leatherman Chris Murphy John Ross-Duggan |
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| 2000 Sydney |  AustraliaNoel Robins Jamie Dunross Graeme Martin |
Germany Jens Kroker Peter Muenter Peter Reichl |
Canada Davis Williams Paul Tingley Brian MacDonald |
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| 2004 Athens |  IsraelDror Cohen Arnon Efrati Benni Vexler |
 NetherlandsUdo Hessels Marcel van de Veen Mischa Rossen |
 United StatesJohn Ross-Dugan Jean Paul Creignou Bradley Johnson |
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| 2008 Beijing Qingdoa |
Germany Jens Kroker Siegmund Mainka Robert Prem |
 FranceBruno Jourdren Eric Flageul Nicolas Vimont-Vicary |
Australia Colin Harrison Russel Boaden Rodney Angwin |
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| 2012 London Weymouth |
Netherlands Udo Hessels Marcel van de Veen Mischa Rossen |
Germany Jens Kroker Siegmund Mainka Robert Prem |
 NorwayAleksander Wang-Hansen Marie Solberg Per Eugen Kristiansen |
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| 2016 Rio | Australia Colin Harrison Russell Boaden Jonathan Harris |
United States Alphonsus Doerr Hugh Freund Bradley Kendell |
Canada Paul Tingley Logan Campbell Scott Lutes |
See also
In Spanish: Vela en los Juegos Paralímpicos para niños
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