Thomas Auracher

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Thomas Auracher
Medal record
Sailing
Representing Flag of Germany.svg  Germany
5.5 Metre World Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2003 Curaçao 5.5m
Tempest World Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2022 Tempest
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2021 Tempest
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2019 Tempest
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1993 Tempest

Thomas Auracher (born 14 December 1969) is a German sailor who competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics in the star class finishing 12th overall. [1] He has won a total of five World championships in sailing in the Tempest and 5.5 metre.

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Thomas Auracher". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 19 April 2015.