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Iain Percy
Key Facts
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Date of birth
21 Mar 1976
Height
1.87m
Weight
95kg
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Biography
Competed in: SAILING
An Olympic champion just two years after turning professional, Iain Percy is bidding for a third Olympic gold this summer
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Percy denied Star gold by Sweden
Iain Percy and Andrew Simpson are denied a successive Olympic sailing gold as Sweden clinches the Star title in Weymouth.
5 Aug 12
GB pair in strong Star position
3 Aug 12
Iain Percy and Andrew Simpson are in a strong position to defend their Olympic Star title ahead of Sunday's medal race.
Percy and Simpson increase lead
2 Aug 12
Iain Percy and Andrew Simpson extend their lead in the Star class on a good day for Team GB sailors in Weymouth
Ainslie faces battle to win gold
31 Jul 12
Ben Ainslie said he is "back in the game" but admits he has a fight on his hands if he is to win a fourth Olympic sailing gold medal.
More Iain Percy stories (8)
| Date | Event | Rank | Mark |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Aug | Men's Star Medal Race | 8 | 16 |
| 3 Aug | Men's Star Race 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 Aug | Men's Star Race 9 | 4 | 4 |
| 2 Aug | Men's Star Race 8 | 2 | 2 |
| 2 Aug | Men's Star Race 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 31 Jul | Men's Star Race 6 | 2 | 2 |
| 31 Jul | Men's Star Race 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 30 Jul | Men's Star Race 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 30 Jul | Men's Star Race 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 29 Jul | Men's Star Race 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 29 Jul | Men's Star Race 1 | 11 | 11 |
Head to Head
Iain Percy vs Andrew Simpson
Iain Percy
Height
1.87m (6'2")
Weight
95kg
Age
37
Andrew Simpson
Height
1.85m (6'1")
Weight
103kg
Age
36
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