Sailing

Discover the hidden story of the most successful Olympic sailing team and their unprecedented journey to the Tokyo Olympic Games.

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Chasing Tokyo | Film

Eilidh McIntyre harboured Olympic dreams since she was about seven years old.
At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in 2021, she followed in the footsteps of her father Michael by becoming an Olympic sailing champion.
McIntyre and Great Britain teammate Hannah Mills dominated the regatta to comfortably win gold in the

FUJISAWA, JAPAN - AUGUST 04: Hannah Mills (R) and Eilidh McIntyre of Team Great Britain celebrate following the Women's 470 class medal race on day twelve of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Enoshima Yacht Harbour on August 04, 2021 in Fujisawa, Japan. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Eilidh McIntyre and Hannah Mills

Eilidh McIntyre: How I had to overcome my demons to chase sailing gold at Tokyo 2020

Watch all the Olympic Gold Medal moments from Great Britain at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.

Tokyo 2020 | Olympic Games

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National Anthems | The Gold Medal Moments of Great Britain in Tokyo

How would you like to watch and comment on the Olympic Games live with Olympians? Would you like to experience behind-the-scenes action live from Japan? Are you ready to bring the magic of Tokyo 2020 directly into your home in 2021?
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Tokyo Together: An exclusive chance to connect, chat and be inspired by the world's greatest athletes

Sailing is one of 33 sports at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Who are the athletes to watch? When will the competition take place and where will it be held?
Ever wanted to know about sport's Olympic history?
Look no further. Here is our guide to the top things to

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Olympic sailing at Tokyo 2020: Top five things to know

All the Olympic highlights from Great Britain, set to the national anthem.

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National anthem: The best of Great Britain in Rio

Hannah Mills and Saskia Clark win gold for Great Britain in the 470 women's medal race at the Olympic Games Rio 2016.

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Italy are the winners of the Women’s America’s Cup – the first edition of the iconic sailing competition to feature an event exclusively for female sailors – after a tight race with Great Britain off the coast of Barcelona, Spain on Saturday, 12 October.
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Maria Giubilei and Giulia Conti of Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli celebrate their victory in the first ever Women's America's Cup.

Italy wins inaugural Women’s America’s Cup in tight final against Great Britain

History was made on Saturday, 5 October when the women's Emirates Team New Zealand and Athena Pathway Women zipped across the start line to initiate the first race of the Women’s America’s Cup 2024.
It was a remarkable sight, signifying the growth of women’s sailing and the success of a

Hannah Mills is one of the challengers at the Women's America's Cup in Barcelona, Spain.

Women's America's Cup marks a new frontier for women’s sailing

Italian boat Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli claimed three consecutive wins in Group A of the first Women's America's Cup in Barcelona on Saturday (5 October).
Great Britain's Athena Pathway recorded a convincing victory in the opening race, but Luna Rossa - helmed by Giulia Conti \- were the quickest on

Italy's Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli took three wins out of four in Group A of the Women's America's Cup in Barcelona

Italy's Luna Rossa dominate first day of Women's America's Cup 2024

Home and searching for things to watch this festive period?
Snowed in at New Year, and keen to be entertained on your duvet day?
Or do you just need an escape from squabbling relatives?
Well, Olympic Channel can help. Over the past year, we have produced some outstanding original films

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Olympic original films and series to watch over the festive holidays and New Year break

Sport is in a constant fight against climate change. Many athletes will tell you that – from less snow for winter sports, to extreme heat posing a health risk in summer.
The topic is ever-present especially in sports which rely on nature, such as skiing, surfing, snowboarding, or sailing.
It's

SANTIAGO, CHILE - AUGUST 10: A slope with very little snow at Valle Nevado ski resort on August 10, 2021 in Santiago, Chile. Ski resorts, which had been  hit hardly by the pandemic in 2020, are now forced to end the season one month earlier than usual due to lack of snow. The Andean region faces historically low snowfall, as a consequence of higher temperatures and climate change. (Photo by Marcelo Hernandez/Getty Images)

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Earth Day 2022: The athletes committed to doing more for the planet

The fight for our planet’s future is one that involves everyone – including Olympians.
Just like everyday people, elite athletes, through their various sports and disciplines, continue to find themselves on the front line when it comes to experiencing the impacts of climate change and they want to do something

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International Women's Day 2022 – The female Olympians leading the charge for sustainability

Sailing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, in 2021 delivered ten rapturous regattas that thrilled from start to finish.
Even when the weather failed to co-operate with a lack of wind causing medal races to be postponed mid-way through the competition, spirits stayed still high.
Great Britain ruled the waters

TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 21: Mathew Belcher and Will Ryan of Team Australia Men's 470 class practice race ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Enoshima Yacht Harbour on July 21, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

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