<span class="first">2012</span> Summer Games

Anna Tunnicliffe

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Sailing
Hometown: 
Plantation, Florida
Height: 
5'5"
DOB: 
10/17/1982
  • Born in Doncaster, England. Family moved to United States when she was 12
  • Won gold medal in Beijing in Laser Radial
  • Switched to women's match racing and is considered the favorite
  • Crew is Deborah Capozzi of Bayport, N.Y., and Molly Vandemoer of Redwood City, Calif
  • Enjoys challenge of match racing because of intense pressure before, during and after the start in matching up tactically with another boat rather than a fleet
  • Current world champion
  • Named ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year in 2009 and 2011
  • Named US Sailing's Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year from 2008-2011
  • US Sailing's SportsWoman of the Year in 2009
  • Likes to watch "NCIS" marathons on TV
  • Find her on Twitter: @atunnicliffe