Sir Ben Ainslie is the most successful sailor in Olympic history, earning medals at five consecutive Olympic Games and multiple world championships. He is now a prominent figure in America’s Cup campaigns and the CEO of Athena Sports Group. After securing his first major world title at the 1993 Laser Radial World Championships and the 1995 IYRU Youth Sailing World Championships, Sir Ben Ainslie embarked on an unparalleled Olympic career. His inaugural Olympic appearance at the 1996 Atlanta Games earned him a Silver medal in the Laser class.

His extraordinary career culminated in being knighted as a Knight Bachelor in 2013 for services to sailing. Further cementing his commitment to the sport’s future, Ainslie is a proud Patron of the 1851 Trust, a British charity dedicated to supporting young people in sailing and promoting STEM education.