Has Peter Burling got a partner?
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He and his 49er partner Blair Tuke also won the award in 2015, and were finalists in 2014 and 2016. Burling was awarded the Magnus Olsson prize for 2020 “for an indelible contribution to the world of sailing.”…Peter Burling (sailor)
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| Class(es) | 49er |
How old was Peter Burling at his first Olympics?
17 years old
His first world title came in the 420 class with Carl Evans when, in 2006 at age 15, Burling became the youngest sailor ever to win the event. Burling’s rapid ascent in the sport continued when he made his Olympic debut in 2008 in Beijing where, at 17 years old, he became New Zealand’s youngest Olympic sailor.
Who is the helmsman of Emirates Team New Zealand?
helmsman Peter Burling
Emirates Team New Zealand helmsman Peter Burling doesn’t believe his lack of America’s Cup experience will be a telling factor in the outcome of the race. The Kiwis will face Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli in the best-of-13-race series for the ‘Auld Mug’, likely to start next week, depending on COVID-19 alert levels.
How old is Pete Burling?
31 years (January 1, 1991)Peter Burling / Age
Who are Peter Burlings parents?
Richard Burling
Heather Burling
Peter Burling/Parents
Who is NZ Americas skipper?
Peter Burling
| Team New Zealand | |
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| Skipper | Peter Burling |
| Notable sailors | Sir Peter Blake Russell Coutts Dean Barker Glenn Ashby Peter Burling |
| Notable victories | 1995 Louis Vuitton Cup 1995 America’s Cup 2000 America’s Cup 2007 Louis Vuitton Cup 2013 Louis Vuitton Cup 2017 Louis Vuitton Cup 2017 America’s Cup 2021 America’s Cup |
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Is Peter Burling a New Zealander?
Born in New Zealand in 1991, Pete (then aged 21) was the youngest 49er sailor at the 2012 London Olympics and won the Silver Medal together with Blair Tuke. At the Olympic Games in Rio in 2016, once again, Pete was the youngest ever 49er Olympic Gold Medal skipper.
Has Peter Burling got a father?
Once I started sailing it full time I didn’t lose an event in two years, which includes nationals and match racing.” His father, Richard Burling, says that even then, Burling was competitive. “He was always trying to keep up with his older brother in everything.
Who was Team NZ skipper 2017?
Glenn Ashby
In 2017, skippered by Glenn Ashby, they went on to retake the America’s Cup. They are the winner of the 2021 America’s Cup, winning 7 races to 3.