Beijing 08 GB representatives: Will Howden Leigh McMillan
The Tornado is the only catamaran in the Olympic Games and is the fastest of all the classes, able to reach speeds of over 35 knots. The class was designed by Rodney Marsh in 1967 and made its Olympic debut in 1976. The Tornado, which has a crew of two, was modified for the 2004 Olympic Games with the introduction of an asymmetric spinnaker and twin trapeze for both the helm and crew, making it an exciting and often acrobatic class.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Length: 5.96m (19.5ft)
Breadth: 3.05m (10ft)
Weight: 160kg (265lb)
Type: Catamaran
Crew: 2
Designer: Rodney Marsh
Year: 1967
Athens 2004 Olympic Results
Gold: Roman HAGARA and Hans Peter STEINACHER - Austria
Silver: John LOVELL and Charlie OGLETREE - USA
Bronze: Santiago LANGE and Carlos ESPINOLA - Argentina
Sydney 2000 Olympic Results
Gold: Roman HAGARA and Hans Peter STEINACHER - Austria
Silver: Darren BUNDOCK and John FORBES - Australia
Bronze: Roland GAEBLER and Rene SCHWALL - Germany