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Paul Foerster

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Paul Foerster
Personal information
BornNovember 19, 1963 (1963-11-19) (age 60)
Rangely, Colorado, U.S.
Medal record
Sailing
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2004 Athens 470 class
Silver medal – second place 1992 Barcelona Flying Dutchman
Silver medal – second place 2000 Sydney 470 class
Pan American Games
Bronze medal – third place 2007 Rio Sunfish class
Silver medal – second place 2011 Guadalajara Sunfish class

Paul J. Foerster (born November 19, 1963 in Rangely, Colorado) is an American Olympic medalist in sailing, who has won a total of three Olympic medals during his career. In the Flying Dutchman (FD) class he was successful with Stephen Bourdow (Silver 1992), and then in the 470 Class with Bob Merrick (silver, 2000) and Kevin Burnham (gold, 2004).

He now sails from Rush Creek Yacht Club in Heath, Texas on Lake Ray Hubbard east of Dallas, Texas.

References

  • "Olympics/Paralympics 2004: Paul Foerster". ussailing.org. Archived from the original on July 9, 2011.
  • "Americans edge Brits for first 470 sailing gold medal". USA Today. August 21, 2004.
  • Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Paul Foerster". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2016-12-04.