Stevie Morrison

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Stevie Morrison
Medal record
Sailing
Representing  Great Britain
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2001 Italy Fireball
Gold medal – first place 2007 Cascais 49er
Silver medal – second place 2008 Sorrento 49er
Bronze medal – third place 2006 Aix-les-Bains 49er
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2006 Weymouth 49er

Stephen James "Stevie" Morrison (born 25 November 1978, in Eastbourne) is a successful British yachtsman who has enjoyed success in a classes from the International Cadet to the 49er. He is the son of Phil Morrison, the British yacht designer.

Education[]

Morrison was educated at The Beacon Church of England Primary School, a voluntary aided state primary school in the port city of Exmouth in Devon, followed by Exeter School, a co-educational independent school in the city of Exeter (also in Devon), in South West England.

Life and career[]

Together with teammate Ben Rhodes, Morrison became the 2007 World Champion in the 49er dinghy. In 2008 they won the silver medal[1] in the same event, behind the Australians Nathan Outteridge and Ben Austin,[2] while in 2006 they won the bronze medal. That same year Morrison won the European 49er title.

Other sailing results[]

Other achievements
2005 – Medemblik, Holland Regatta, 1st place, gold medalist(s) 1st, 49er
2006 – Hyères, Semaine Olympique Française, 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 2nd, 49er
2007 – Miami, , 2nd place, silver medalist(s), 2nd, 49er
2007 – Medemblik, , 3rd place, bronze medalist(s), 3rd, 49er

References[]

  1. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 12 January 2008. Retrieved 5 February 2008.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ^ http://www.yachting.org.au/site/yachting/event/14245/overall_2_4.html 2007 49er Worlds Results

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