About José Doreste
Born 1956. José Doreste is a Spanish skipper.
José Luis Doreste Blanco (born 19 September 1956) is a Spanish sailor and Olympic champion. He was born in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas. He competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, where he won a gold medal in the Finn class. In 1998–99, he was a crewmember on Fortuna Extra Lights in the Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race.
He is in the Finn & Star classes
Biography He is the brother of Gustavo Doreste and Luis Doreste, and the uncle of Manuel Doreste. He is a five-time Olympian.
He won his 1st medal in the 1979 Mediterranean Games
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Frequently asked questions
Who is José Doreste?
Spanish sailor
When was José Doreste born?
José Doreste was born on 18 September 1956 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
What is José Doreste's occupation?
José Doreste is a skipper.
What nationality is José Doreste?
José Doreste is Spanish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). José Doreste. https://biography.guide/jose-doreste/
MLA: "José Doreste." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jose-doreste/.
Chicago: "José Doreste." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jose-doreste/.
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