Stevie Morrison

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Stevie Morrison
Medal record
Sailing
Representing Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain
World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2001 Italy Fireball
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2007 Cascais 49er
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2008 Sorrento 49er
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2006 Aix-les-Bains 49er
European Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2006 Weymouth 49er

Stephen James "Stevie" Morrison (born 25 November 1978, in Eastbourne) is a British yachtsman who has enjoyed success in a classes such as the International Cadet and the 49er. He is the son of Phil Morrison, the British yacht designer.

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Education

Morrison was educated at The Beacon Church of England Primary School, a voluntary aided state primary school in the port city of Exmouth in Devon, followed by Exeter School, a co-educational independent school in the city of Exeter (also in Devon), in South West England.

Life and career

Together with teammate Ben Rhodes, Morrison became the 2007 World champion in the 49er dinghy. In 2008 they won the silver medal [1] in the same event, behind the Australians Nathan Outteridge and Ben Austin, [2] while in 2006 they won the bronze medal. That same year Morrison won the European 49er title.

Other sailing results

Other achievements
2005 – Medemblik, Holland Regatta, Gold medal icon.svg 1st, 49er
2006 – Hyères, Semaine Olympique Française, Silver medal icon.svg 2nd, 49er
2007 – Miami, Rolex Miami OCR, Silver medal icon.svg, 2nd, 49er
2007 – Medemblik, Breitling Regatta, Bronze medal icon.svg, 3rd, 49er

References

  1. ↑ "OUTTERIDGE And AUSTIN Win 49er World Title". ISAF . Archived from the original on 12 January 2008. Retrieved 5 February 2008.
  2. ↑ "2007 49er Worlds Results". Yachting.org.au.
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