Andrew Simpson (R) receives his gold medals alongside best friend and crewmate Iain Percy at the Beijing Olympics in 2008.
Olympic hero —
Andrew Simpson (R) receives his gold medals alongside best friend and crewmate Iain Percy at the Beijing Olympics in 2008.
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Andrew Simpson, known as "Bart", had an illustrious sailing career. Simpson was a two-time Olympic medalist in the Star class, gold in Beijing 2008 and silver in London 2012.
Sailing success —
Andrew Simpson, known as "Bart", had an illustrious sailing career. Simpson was a two-time Olympic medalist in the Star class, gold in Beijing 2008 and silver in London 2012.
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In 2008, Simpson and Percy were part of Great Britain's all-conquering sailing team. Great Britain is the most successful nation in Olympic sailing history, with more gold medals won than any other nation.
Historic win —
In 2008, Simpson and Percy were part of Great Britain's all-conquering sailing team. Great Britain is the most successful nation in Olympic sailing history, with more gold medals won than any other nation.
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Simpson juggled his sailing career with his family life. He was a devoted husband, and father to two boys, Freddie and Hamish.
Family man —
Simpson juggled his sailing career with his family life. He was a devoted husband, and father to two boys, Freddie and Hamish.
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Simpson's untimely death shocked the world of sailing and brought a glittering career to a premature end.
Loss —
Simpson's untimely death shocked the world of sailing and brought a glittering career to a premature end.
Percy described Simpson as "the friendliest, kindest man I have ever met."
Team spirit —
Percy described Simpson as "the friendliest, kindest man I have ever met."
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