About Ian Ainslie
Born 1965. Ian Ainslie is a South African sailor.
Ian Richard Ainslie (born 27 July 1967) is a South African Olympic sailor, who specialized in the Finn class boats. Ainslie took part in three Olympic Games – Barcelona, Atlanta (1996) and Sydney (2000). He won the 2001 J/22 World Championship.
He sailed for Team Shosholoza in the 2007 Louis Vuitton Cup. He won 1997 and 2001 J/22 World Championship as helmed.
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Who is Ian Ainslie?
South African yacht racer
When was Ian Ainslie born?
Ian Ainslie was born on 27 July 1965.
What is Ian Ainslie's occupation?
Ian Ainslie is a sailor.
What nationality is Ian Ainslie?
Ian Ainslie is South African.
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