The 49ers

Ben Rhodes

Date of birth:: 10/05/1981
Place of birth:: Southampton
Position:: Crew

Ben started sailing at 8 years old, with his father being the most influential person in his career. His latest achievement was silver at the 2009 European Championships with ben and his biggest goal now is to win gold at the Olympics.

Stevie Morrison

Date of birth:: 25/11/1978
Place of birth:: Eastbourne
Position:: Helm

Stevie describes his greatest sailing strength to be 'simplyfing it', and his greatest sailing weakness to be 'over-simplyfing it'. He came 9th with Ben in the Beijing Olympics and now aims for gold in the London Olympics.

Crews achievements:

• 2010 Princess Sofia Regatta – Bronze medal
• 2010 49er World Championships – 7th
• 2009 European Championships – Silver
• 2009 Delta Lloyd Regatta - Bronze
• 2008 Olympic Games, Beijing – 9th
• 2008 49er World Championships - Silver
• 2008 Holland Regatta - Gold