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Martin Ibsen

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    Martin Ibsen
    Martin Ibsen
    Denmark

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    Name

    Martin Ibsen

    Nation

    Denmark

    Place of Birth

    Århus, Denmark

    Class

    49er, RC 44, F50

    Q&A

    Classes Sailed

    Optimist, europe

    Best Sporting Achievement

    Worlds in Cascais 2007 and Australia 2008

    General Interest

    Mountain biking, surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, weightlifting and beer.

    Education

    University of Aarhus, Denmark (Law School)

    Yacht Club Location

    Århus

    Racing Age

    9

    Boat First Sailed

    Optimist

    Starting Age

    9

    Most Admired Person

    Paul Elvstrøm

    Most Influential Person

    Finn Beton, legendary coach from Denmark. Told my more than just how to sail a boat. Told me how to be a sailor!

    Hometown

    Århus, Denmark

    Yacht Club

    Århus, Sejlklub

    Why This Sport

    Because of my family and we live close to the sea

    Coach

    Jesper Bank

    Ambitions

    Medals in sailing. Law School later

    Current Class

    49er

    First Event Won

    Danish Youth Championship 2000 europe

    Coached Since

    March 2008

    Injuries

    Im a real pirat with only one eye!