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John Forbes – Inducted into the NSW Hall of Champions
Published Mon 27 Nov 2023
On 20th November John was inducted into the NSW Hall of Champions at the Sport NSW Annual Champions of Sport Ceremony.
John made history when he became the first Tornado catamaran sailor ever to win three World Championships. He went on to better that by completing his career with a total of seven catamaran World Championship wins.
Four-time Australian Sailor of the Year, and a veteran of three Olympic Games, Forbes won a bronze at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games with Mitch Booth. In 2000, they won silver at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games.
Forbes won four European Championships, and 10 Australian Championships.
Congratulations John!
