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2012-05-16T18:54:08+00:00

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Ben dominates ‘brutal’ day three at J.P. Morgan Asset Management Finn Gold Cup

2012-05-15T19:09:44+00:00

If any proof is needed that Ben is at the top of his game, then today was proof indeed. After dominating and winning both races in the brutal environment of the cold and windy Falmouth Bay, he now takes a 10 point lead over Ed Wright (GBR) and Andrew Mills (GBR) at the half way stage of the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Finn Gold Cup.

Ben leads British top three at J.P. Morgan Asset Management Finn Gold Cup

2012-05-14T18:51:09+00:00

It was a great day for the British sailors on the second day for the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Finn Gold Cup in Falmouth. Ben won the opening race to take the overall lead while Ed Wright (GBR) dropped to second and Andrew Mills (GBR) had another good day to move up to third.

Tricky opening day at J.P. Morgan Asset Management Finn Gold Cup

2012-05-13T21:55:31+00:00

The opening day of the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Finn Gold Cup in Falmouth, UK produced a mixed bag of results for many sailors with a shifty offshore breeze. After two races Ben ranks second, 1 point behind Ed Wright (GBR) and 6 points ahead of Deniss Karpak (EST).

Ben announced as First Torchbearer for Olympic Torch Relay

2012-05-10T15:45:41+00:00

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has today confirmed that the first Torchbearer for the Olympic Torch Relay - presented by Coca-Cola, Lloyds TSB and Samsung - will be Ben Ainslie.

J.P. Morgan Asset Management Finn Nationals Day 1

2012-05-06T09:10:34+00:00

Solid start for Ben on day 1 of the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Finn Nationals

Henri Lloyd and Ben Ainslie Launch The Ainslie GBR 3 Collection

2012-05-03T09:32:06+00:00

Specialist marine clothing brand Henri Lloyd and Ben Ainslie CBE, triple Olympic gold medallist are delighted to announce the launch of The Ainslie GBR 3 Collection.

Ben retains his Trofeo SAR Princesa Sofia MAPFRE title by 17 points

2012-04-08T12:06:12+00:00

The 43 Trofeo SAR Princesa Sofia MAPFRE regatta ended with a blast, solid winds, sunshine and great sailing. For regatta leader Ben the medal race was a formality to complete the series, but there was plenty still at stake behind him. In the end, nothing actually changed in the medals with Zach Railey (USA) taking silver and Chris Cook (CAN) the bronze after an eventful medal race.

Ainslie wins in Palma with day to spare despite adversity

2012-04-07T11:51:51+00:00

Despite suffering boat damage and back injury in the pre-start and unable to sail the first race of the day, regatta leader Ben Ainslie still made it out for the final race in a different boat to protect his points lead and win the Trofeo SAR Princesa Sofia MAPFRE regatta with a day to spare.

No stopping Ainslie after two more wins

2012-04-06T11:37:02+00:00

Ben is on a charge in Palma at the Trofeo SAR Princesa Sofia MAPFRE regatta with a clear message to the other Finn sailors. Two more race wins for the 2008 Olympic champion leaves him with a 23 point lead over the 2008 Olympic silver medalist Zach Railey (USA) with Daniel Birgmark (SWE) two points further back, with just three races to sail.