| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Ireland |
| Born | 5 April 1966 Dublin |
| Height | 180 |
| Weight | 74 |
| Sailing career | |
| Class(es) | Soling |
| Club | Royal St George Yacht Club |
| College team | Dublin University |
| Updated on 1 March 2020. | |
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