Stevie Morrison

Summary

Stephen James "Stevie" Morrison (born 25 November 1978, in Eastbourne) is a successful British yachtsman who has enjoyed success in a classes from the International Cadet to the 49er. He is the son of Phil Morrison, the British yacht designer.

Stevie Morrison
Medal record
Sailing
Representing  Great Britain
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2001 Italy Fireball
Gold medal – first place 2007 Cascais 49er
Silver medal – second place 2008 Sorrento 49er
Bronze medal – third place 2006 Aix-les-Bains 49er
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2006 Weymouth 49er

Education edit

Morrison was educated at The Beacon Church of England Primary School, a voluntary aided state primary school in the port city of Exmouth in Devon, followed by Exeter School, a co-educational independent school in the city of Exeter (also in Devon), in South West England.

Life and career edit

Together with teammate Ben Rhodes, Morrison became the 2007 World champion in the 49er dinghy. In 2008 they won the silver medal[1] in the same event, behind the Australians Nathan Outteridge and Ben Austin,[2] while in 2006 they won the bronze medal. That same year Morrison won the European 49er title.

Other sailing results edit

Other achievements
2005 – Medemblik, Holland Regatta,   1st, 49er
2006 – Hyères, Semaine Olympique Française,   2nd, 49er
2007 – Miami, Rolex Miami OCR,  , 2nd, 49er
2007 – Medemblik, Breitling Regatta,  , 3rd, 49er

References edit

  1. ^ "OUTTERIDGE And AUSTIN Win 49er World Title". ISAF. Archived from the original on 12 January 2008. Retrieved 5 February 2008.
  2. ^ "2007 49er Worlds Results". Yachting.org.au.

External links edit

  • Stephen Morrison at World Sailing
  • Stevie Morrison at Olympics.com
  • Stevie Morrison at Olympedia  
  • Stevie Morrison at Team GB  
  • "Official campaign website". Archived from the original on 26 April 2012. Retrieved 4 December 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)