BookmarkBen Ainslie at the Sydney Olympic Games
A marine painting in oils by Gordon Frickers 762 x 1016 mm (30" x 40")
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Exhibited at the European Parliament, May 2011
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This picture was produced under licence with the special permission of the British Olympic Association who by act of Parliament has exclusive copyright to all images pertaining to the British in any Olympic Games.
Ben Ainslie and Gordon Frickers co-operated closely to produce this unique Olympic Games action portrait of Ben Ainslie at the Sydney Olympic Games in a Laser sail boat on his way to win his first of 4 gold medals for sailing.
Ben Ainslie was elected ISAF World Sailor of the Year in 1998, 2002 and 2008.
Ben Ainslie and Gordon Frickers received support on the water from members of Restronguet S.C. Our particular thanks to all at RSC in particular Eddie Shelton. Gordon Frickers lived 5 years in Falmouth and much longer in Cornwall and is a former RYA sailing Instructor and racing coach.
Ben Ainslie continues to build a distinguished career; his Laser has 'retired' to Falmouth Maritime Museum.
Caution, please note: commercial use - The British Olympic Association, and / or the London Olympic Organizing Committee 2012 permission has to be obtained in order to reproduce this painting for anything resembling commercial use.
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