Stephen James "Stevie" Morrison (born 25 November 1978, in Eastbourne) is a successful British yachtsman who has enjoyed success in a classes from the International Cadet to the 49er. He is the son of Phil Morrison, the British yacht designer.
Medal record | ||
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Sailing | ||
Representing Great Britain | ||
World Championships | ||
2001 Italy | Fireball | |
2007 Cascais | 49er | |
2008 Sorrento | 49er | |
2006 Aix-les-Bains | 49er | |
European Championships | ||
2006 Weymouth | 49er |
Education
editMorrison was educated at The Beacon Church of England Primary School, a voluntary aided state primary school in the port city of Exmouth in Devon, followed by Exeter School, a co-educational independent school in the city of Exeter (also in Devon), in South West England.
Life and career
editTogether with teammate Ben Rhodes, Morrison became the 2007 World champion in the 49er dinghy. In 2008 they won the silver medal[1] in the same event, behind the Australians Nathan Outteridge and Ben Austin,[2] while in 2006 they won the bronze medal. That same year Morrison won the European 49er title.
Other sailing results
edit- Other achievements
- 2005 – Medemblik, Holland Regatta, 1st, 49er
- 2006 – Hyères, Semaine Olympique Française, 2nd, 49er
- 2007 – Miami, Rolex Miami OCR, , 2nd, 49er
- 2007 – Medemblik, Breitling Regatta, , 3rd, 49er
References
edit- ^ "OUTTERIDGE And AUSTIN Win 49er World Title". ISAF. Archived from the original on 12 January 2008. Retrieved 5 February 2008.
- ^ "2007 49er Worlds Results". Yachting.org.au.
External links
edit- Stephen Morrison at World Sailing
- Stevie Morrison at Olympics.com
- Stevie Morrison at Olympedia (archive)
- Stevie Morrison at Team GB
- "Official campaign website". Archived from the original on 26 April 2012. Retrieved 4 December 2011.
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