Chris Russell

Professional Athlete

Olympic Laser Class

Chris is well-known in the sailing world.

Based out of Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland, Chris began sailing at the age of 5 and hasn't looked back since.

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He progressed quickly to an International level as a youth in the Optimist, 420, Laser Radial, and later 470 classes.

Having taken some time out from the sport to focus on his studies and building a career in advertising/marketing, he returned in 2009 to the single-handed Olympic Laser Class, with the aim of reaching the very top of the sport. 

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