Ben Ainslie
British competitive sailor
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Summary
Ben Ainslie was born on February 5, 1977[1], in Macclesfield[2]. He has worked as a sailor[3]. He has Wikipedia articles in 38 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[4]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Georgie Thompson[5]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[6]
- Educated at: Peter Symonds College[7], Truro School[8], Terra Nova School[9]
- Award received: ISAF World Sailor of the Year Awards[10], Commander of the Order of the British Empire[11], Knight Bachelor[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Member of sports team: The Great Britain SailGP Team[14]
- Commons category: Ben Ainslie[15]
- Residence: Seaview[16]
- Sport: sailing[17]
- Family name: Ainslie[18]
- Given name: Ben[19], Charles[20], Benedict[21]
- Official website: https://www.athenasportsgroup.com/[22]
- Participant in: 1996 Summer Olympics[23], 2000 Summer Olympics[24], 2004 Summer Olympics[25], 2008 Summer Olympics[26], 2012 Summer Olympics[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
- Country for sport: United Kingdom[29]
- Height: 183 cm[30]
- Mass: 82 kg[31]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[32]
- Social media followers: 81,084[33]
Why It Matters
Ben Ainslie is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was Ben Ainslie born?
Ben Ainslie was born in Macclesfield[2].
Who was Ben Ainslie married to?
Ben Ainslie's spouses include Georgie Thompson[5].
What did Ben Ainslie do for work?
Ben Ainslie worked as a sailor[3].
Where did Ben Ainslie go to school?
Ben Ainslie was educated at Peter Symonds College[7], Truro School[8], and Terra Nova School[9].
What awards did Ben Ainslie receive?
Honors received include ISAF World Sailor of the Year Awards[10] and Commander of the Order of the British Empire[11].