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Paul Goodison

Class: Laser

Golden Goodie is a 2008 Olympic gold medallist and 2009 World and European Laser Champion. Paul won gold in Beijing and went on to win every event he entered in 2009 cementing his place as one of the most exciting sailors of his generation. In September 2011 he was selected to represent Great Britain in the Laser class at London 2012. Sadly his hopes for a second consecutive gold medal were made unachievable when he suffered a back injury early into the games. He finished the event in 7th place overall and has recently announced his break from the class to concentrate on big boat racing.

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11.04.13 Taking a break from the Laser

"It’s going to be another exciting year with some new projects and challenges in some cool boats. Working in new teams and learning new boats is a good way of making your general sailing much better. I am sailing with… Read more

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Golden Goodie is a 2008 Olympic gold medallist and 2009 World and European Laser Champion. Paul won gold in Beijing and went on to win every event he entered in 2009 cementing his place as one of the most exciting sailors of his generation. In September 2011 he was selected to represent Great Britain in the Laser class at London 2012. Sadly his hopes for a second consecutive gold medal were made unachievable when he suffered a back injury early into the games. He finished the event in 7^th place overall and has recently announced his break from the class to concentrate on big boat racing.

Career Highlights

2012 7th - London 2012 Olympic Games, UK

2012 4th - Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta, UK

2012 Silver medal - Princess Sofia Regatta, ESP

2012 Gold Medal - Rolex Miami OCR, USA

2011 Bronze Medal- Pre Olympic Test Event, GBR

2011 Bronze Medal - Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta, GBR

2011 Gold Medal - Princess Sofia Regatta, ESP

2011 Bronze Medal- Rolex Miami OCR, USA

2010 Silver Medal - Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta

2010 Silver Medal - Laser European Championships

2010 Gold Medal - World Cup Series, FRA

2009 Gold Medal – Laser World Championships

2009 Gold Medal – Laser European Championships

2009 Gold Medal – World Cup Series, GER

2009 Gold Medal – World Cup Series, NED

2009 Gold Medal – World Cup Series, FRA

2008 Gold Medal – Olympic Games, Beijing

2007 Gold Medal – Pre Olympic Test Event, Qingdao, China

2007 Gold Medal – Laser European Championships

2006 Gold Medal – Pre Olympic Test Event, Qingdao, China

2006 Gold Medal – Laser European Championships

2005 Gold Medal – Laser European Championships

2004 Silver Medal – Laser European Championships

2004 Fourth place – Olympic Games, Athens

Interesting Facts
Date of birth: 29 November 1977
Place of birth: Rotherham, South Yorkshire | Currently lives: Weymouth
Class: Laser | Coach: Chris Gowers
Started sailing at: Ulley Sailing Club, Rotherham
Currently sails at: Weymouth & Portland Sailing Academy
Best sporting achievement: Olympic gold medal, 2009 World Champion and five times European Champion
Honours: Appointed MBE Honours in 2009
Football: Paul is an avid supporter of Sheffield United. He was invited by the team to attend the Cardiff City game on the 30 August 2008 to celebrate his Olympic victory
Why sailing: Was taught to sail by his father at a young age
Fitness: One of the fittest sailors in the field, he maintains a strict diet and gruelling fitness regime
Cycling: A keen cyclist, he once had a day out downhill racing with World Champion Steve Peat
Most influential person in career: Ben Ainslie, they trained together before Sydney and Paul learnt what was needed to get gold
Most admired person: Sir Steve Redgrave
Hobbies: Windsurfing, mountain biking, watching Sheffield United FC