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Sir Ben Ainslie is not only the most decorated Olympic sailor in history, but also one of Britain’s greatest sporting figures. In this episode, he reflects on the fierce competitiveness, resilience and attention to detail that carried him from teenage prodigy to four-time Olympic champion. 

From his breakthrough as the youngest-ever British sailing medallist at Atlanta 1996 to his record run of consecutive golds in the four Olympics that followed, Ben charts the highs, lows and pivotal moments that defined his career.  

He shares how near misses fuelled his determination, why small details often make the biggest difference, and what it feels like to carry the weight of national expectation on the start line. 

Beyond the results, we dig into the human side of a champion – the pressure, the doubts and the drive that kept him pushing forward. 

He also considers the evolution of sailing — from the changing Olympic arena to the cutting-edge world of the America’s Cup and the fast-paced spectacle of SailGP – and how together they represent not just the future of sailing, but a pathway to inspire the next generation. 

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