Blair Tuke
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Blair Tuke (born 25 July 1989) is a New Zealand yachtsman.[1] Born in Kawakawa he competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the 49er class winning the silver medal alongside Peter Burling. The medal was New Zealand's 100th Olympic Medal.[2]
Career highlights.
2014 49er World Champion
2013 49er World Champion
Red Bull Youth Americas Cup (2013)[3]
2014 2nd A-Class catamaran World Championships - Auckland, New Zealand
2012 Olympic Silver medal in 49er class[4]
2012 2nd place 49er World Championships
2011 2nd place 49er World Championships
Personal life
Tuke attended St Kentigern College in Pakuranga, Auckland and is a member of Kerikeri Cruising Club.[1][5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Blair Tuke". www.london2012.com. Retrieved August 9, 2012.
- ↑ Woodcock, Fred (August 8, 2012). "Yachties win NZ's 100th Olympic medal". www.stuff.co.uk. Retrieved August 9, 2012.
- ↑ "NZL SAILING TEAM WITH ETNZ ARE CROWNED RED BULL YOUTH AMERICA’S CUP CHAMPIONS". Yachting NZ. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- ↑ "Yachties win NZ's 100th Olympic medal". stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 9 August 2012.
- ↑ "Olympic Games coverage". www.times.co.uk. Retrieved August 9, 2012.