Sir Ben Ainslie
Sir Ben Ainslie is a British sailor and multiple Olympic champion, renowned for his achievements in competitive sailing, including winning four gold medals and one silver. He is also the team principal of INEOS Britannia, which competes in the America's Cup. Recently, he expressed disappointment over the unexpected split with INEOS, highlighting the significant challenges faced by his team as they prepare for the prestigious sailing competition.
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Recent news mentions
Sir Ben Ainslie is mentioned as the man who replaced Dylan Fletcher after season one.
SailGP Auckland: Emirates Great Britain driver Dylan Fletcher on season success ahead of NZ return
New Zealand· 2026-02-13
Sir Ben Ainslie’s team unveiled a new identity for the British America’s Cup entry.
America’s Cup: Match dates confirmed for Naples regatta as British unveil new identityNew Zealand· 2026-01-21
Sir Ben Ainslie is the head of Athena Racing, which is still Challenger of Record.
America’s Cup in Naples: Team NZ lead amid challenger shake-upNew Zealand· 2025-05-16
Sir Ben Ainslie's Athena Racing was involved in a split that affected Sir Jim Ratcliffe's ability to launch a competitive campaign.
America’s Cup: Alinghi Red Bull Racing confirm they won’t return for 38th editionNew Zealand· 2025-04-19
Sir Ben Ainslie's example demonstrates the ruthlessness of Sir Jim Ratcliffe in sports management.
Never mind the late drama, Amorim and Postecoglou still face the Ten Hag trap | Manchester United
United Kingdom· 2025-04-19
In 2024, Olympic sailor Sir Ben Ainslie had his Rolex stolen at knife point while he was in the city for qualification races for the America’s Cup.
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Australia· 2025-02-20
Sir Ben Ainslie expressed concerns about Ineos's reliability as a partner in the America’s Cup.
Ineos and Ratcliffe’s sporting empire risks atrophy with horizons narrowing | Manchester UnitedUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-14