Tom Burton

Full Name:  Tom Burton (TB) Date of Birth:  27/06/1990 Began Sailing:  Age 12 Hometown:  Sydney Home Club:  Middle Harbour YC Institute / Academy:  AIS Australian Sailing Team:  Since 2010 Education:  Cert 3-4 Fitness

Tom Burton was ranked the No.1 Laser sailor in the world for most of the time between 2012 and 2016 and fittingly claimed the gold medal in Rio. Tom became hooked on competitive sailing after watching Tom King and Mark Turnbull win gold medals for Australia in the 470 class at the Sydney 2000 Olympics. He was awarded an OAM in 2017.

My sporting hero is

Ben Ainslie, since my dad put a poster of him on my wall when I was younger.

What was the first boat you raced in?

Sabot

What other boat classes have you sailed during your career?

OK Dinghy, Laser / Radial, AC45, Farr40, Moth

When did you first represent Australia?

Laser Radial Worlds - 2007

What has been your Career Highlight?

Winning an Olympic gold medal.