Peter Burling

Peter Burling

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Peter Burling is a renowned New Zealand sailor and Olympic champion, known for his leadership and tactical prowess in high-stakes sailing competitions. He has represented New Zealand in multiple international events, including the America's Cup and the Olympics, where he won a gold medal in 2017. Recently, he competed with the Black Foils team in the SailGP event in Los Angeles, where they secured a second-place finish, demonstrating their competitive spirit and skill on the water.

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Peter Burling reflected on the incident involving the Black Foils and the French team.

SailGP Auckland crash: Peter Burling, Blair Tuke reflect on Black Foils collision with France
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-19
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Peter Burling added context about the lead-up to the crash and confirmed the team's uncertain return to racing.

SailGP Auckland crash: Black Foils’ Blair Tuke and Peter Burling front media after scary collision with France
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-18
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Peter Burling is the driver for the Black Foils team.

SailGP Auckland: Live updates from day one of racing on the Waitematā Harbour
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-14
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Peter Burling is noted as one of the Kiwi duo that Dylan Fletcher has faced in competition.

SailGP Auckland: Emirates Great Britain driver Dylan Fletcher on season success ahead of NZ return
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-13
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Peter Burling is confident as Black Foils eye SailGP return in Auckland.

Peter Burling confident as Black Foils eye SailGP return in Auckland
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-04
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Peter Burling exited the team, leading to Nathan Outteridge taking over as skipper.

America’s Cup: Team New Zealand add Iain Jensen for Naples defence
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-30
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Peter Burling, the Black Foils driver, expressed frustration over the penalty decision following a crash.

SailGP Perth: Black Foils hit with penalty after crash with Switzerland
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-18
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Christopher Reive
Christopher Reive

Peter Burling parted ways with Team New Zealand after three successful campaigns.

SailGP Perth: Nathan Outteridge on return with Artemis Sweden and America’s Cup crossover
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-16
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Peter Burling, co-founder of Live Ocean, advocates for transitioning fishing practices to protect the seabed.

On The Up: NZ swimmer Jono Ridler to combine sport, ocean conservation in 1609km effort
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-08
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Peter Burling is part of the Black Foils duo that has a longstanding rivalry with Dylan Fletcher.

SailGP grand final: Black Foils finish third as Great Britain claim season championship
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-30
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Peter Burling mentioned that despite the challenges, it was good to be out racing.

SailGP grand final: Black Foils rudder damaged as team moves closer to multimillion-dollar shootout
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-30
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Peter Burling was cleared to return for Black Foils after a finger injury.

SailGP grand final: Peter Burling cleared to return for Black Foils after finger injury
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-29
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Christopher Reive

Burling was heard over the race comms suggesting their F50 Amokura had sustained some damage to its rudder during the day’s action.

SailGP grand final: Black Foils move closer to third-straight grand final shootout appearance
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-29
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Christopher Reive

Black Foils driver Peter Burling expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance despite not winning.

SailGP Cadiz: Black Foils bounce back to finish second in Spain
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-10-05
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Christopher Reive
Christopher Reive

Peter Burling leads the Black Foils team aiming to continue their winning streak in the UAE.

طرح تذاكر نهائي جائزة مبادلة أبوظبي الكبرى للإبحار 2025
Al Ittihad·United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-09-26
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Peter Burling was the driver for the Black Foils during the race.

SailGP Switzerland: Black Foils start fast, finish slow in opening day on Lake Geneva
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-20
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Peter Burling, a legendary Kiwi sailor, was one of the sporting giants nurtured by Young.

Obituary: Former Tauranga Boys’ College principal Graham Young remembered as visionary educator
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-18
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Peter Burling, a legendary Kiwi sailor, was one of the sporting giants nurtured by Young.

Obituary: Former Tauranga Boys’ College principal Graham Young remembered as visionary educator
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-18
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Peter Burling is mentioned as a former ETNZ helmsman who may not be sailing with Team New Zealand due to commitments to SailGP.

America’s Cup: What new protocol means for Peter Burling, challengers and Team New Zealand
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-08-12
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Peter Burling is a three-time America's Cup winner and Olympic champion currently participating in the Fastnet Race.

Das Fastnet Race begeistert die Massen – Justine Mettraux wird Fünfte
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-07-30
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Peter Burling is co-chief executive of the Black Foils alongside Blair Tuke.

Golf with Blair Tuke: America’s Cup, SailGP goals and guiding the next generation
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-01
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Peter Burling is described as arguably the greatest sailing talent that New Zealand has ever produced.

America’s Cup: How Peter Burling’s Luna Rossa signing shakes up new campaign
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-06-21
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Christopher Reive
Christopher Reive

Peter Burling announced he will be joining Luna Rossa for the 38th America’s Cup challenge.

America’s Cup: Peter Burling joins Luna Rossa for 38th edition
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-06-20
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Peter Burling is currently considered the best Cup sailor who has left the team.

Meloni bringt Segelregatta nach Neapel
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-05-16
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Peter Burling's departure marks a significant change for Team New Zealand.

America’s Cup: Team New Zealand announces Naples, Italy, will host 38th edition in 2027
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-05-15
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Peter Burling is the helmsman who has left Team New Zealand.

La Coppa America si disputerà a Napoli nel 2027: è la prima volta nella storia in Italia
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-05-15
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