1977: Born Macclesfield, February 5.

1988: Started competing.

1996: Second in Atlanta Olympic Games.

1997: Third in World Championships in Algarrobo and third in European Championships in Cascais.

1998: First in World Championships in Dubai and first in European Championships in Austria.

1999: First in World Championships in Melbourne, first in European Championships in Finland, first Sydney International Regatta, first in Spa Regatta at Medemblik, Holland.

2000: Wins gold medal in Laser class at Sydney Olympics after an agonising wait to hear the outcome of a protest by fellow competitor Robert Scheidt.

Other information

Height: 5ft 9ins.

Weight: 12st 4lbs.

Club: Restronguet Sailing Club, Falmouth.

Event: Open Laser.