Golden Goodie is an Olympic gold medallist and 2009 World and European Laser Champion. Paul won gold in Beijing and went on to win every event he entered in 2009 cementing his place as one of the most exciting sailors of his generation. His next ambition is to win gold for Great Britain on home turf at the 2012 Olympics, something made possible in September 2011 when Paul was selected to represent Great Britain in the Laser class at London 2012.
02.02.12 The first gold of 2012 - blog by Paul Goodison
Olympic Champion Paul Goodison returned to the UK this week following weeks of competing at regattas overseas. Read about all his busy start to one of the most important years in his sailing career and his first gold medal of… Read more
19.12.11
Quickfire Round with Team Volvo: Quickfire round with Team Volvo's Paul Goodison
27.10.11
Windward mark rounding tips from Paul Goodison: Windward mark rounding tips from Paul Goodison
27.10.11
Upwind & tacking tips in light winds from Paul Goodison: Upwind & tacking tips in light winds from Paul Goodison
27.10.11
Downwind and Gybing tips by Paul Goodison: Downwind and Gybing tips from Paul Goodison
27.10.11
Hiking tips from Paul Goodison: Hiking tips from Paul Goodison
27.10.11
Advanced Wave Sailing Tips by Paul Goodison: Paul Goodison gives some tips on advanced wave sailing.
27.10.11
Advnaced Reaching tips Paul Goodison: Advanced Reaching tips from Paul Goodison
08.06.11
Day 2 Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta: Focus on the Lasers and Laser Radials including Paul Goodison on day 2 of the Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta
09.02.11
Paul Goodison: Extreme Kitesurfer: Paul Goodison swaps the Laser for a spot of Kitesurfing. Check out his skills!
22.06.10
Paul Goodison prepares for 2012: See how Olympic, World and European Champion Paul Goodison is preparing to bring home a second gold medal in 2012.
02.06.10
Paul Goodison Sailing Tips - Health and Fitness: Olympic gold medallist Paul Goodison answers your sailing dilemmas. Paul responds to your questions about preparing your body for a day's tough sailing.
02.06.10
Paul Goodison Sailing Tips - Mental Toughness: Olympic gold medallist Paul Goodison answers your sailing dilemmas. Paul answers your questions about how to make sure you are mentally prepared when you sail.
02.06.10
Paul Goodison Youth Sailing Tips: Olympic Laser champion Paul Goodison answers your sailing dilemmas. Here Paul answers questions on Youth sailing.
16.05.10
Paul Goodison Rigging Tips: Can you rig and launch your boat in under 10 mins? Olympic Laser Champion Paul Goodison shows you how.
13.04.10
Paul Goodison 2009 Round up: Paul Goodison 2009 Round up
13.04.10
Paul Goodison Promo: Olympic gold, World and European Laser Champion promotional video
12.04.10
2008 - Video Diary (Palma): Paul talks about fitness, his broken arm and his training leading up to the 2008 Olympics
12.04.10
2008 - Video Diary: In this video diary, Paul Goodison talks about his training in the build-up to Qingdao. Additionally he does some filming at the Olympic venue, showing some of the thick fog and the racing area
Profile
Golden Goodie is an Olympic gold medallist and 2009 World and European Laser Champion. Paul won gold in Beijing and went on to win every event he entered in 2009 cementing his place as one of the most exciting sailors of his generation. His next ambition is to win gold for Great Britain on home turf at the 2012 Olympics, something made possible in September 2011 when Paul was selected to represent Great Britain in the Laser class at London 2012.
Career Highlights
2011 Bronze Medal- Pre Olympic Test Event, GBR
2011 Bronze Medal - Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta, GBR
2011 Gold Medal - Princess Sofia Regatta, ESP
2011 Bronze Medal- Rolex Miami OCR, USA
2010 Silver Medal - Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta
2010 Silver Medal - Laser European Championships
2010 Gold Medal - World Cup Series, FRA
2009 Gold Medal – Laser World Championships
2009 Gold Medal – Laser European Championships
2009 Gold Medal – World Cup Series, GER
2009 Gold Medal – World Cup Series, NED
2009 Gold Medal – World Cup Series, FRA
2008 Gold Medal – Olympic Games, Beijing
2007 Gold Medal – Pre Olympic Test Event, Qingdao, China
2007 Gold Medal – Laser European Championships
2006 Gold Medal – Pre Olympic Test Event, Qingdao, China
2006 Gold Medal – Laser European Championships
2005 Gold Medal – Laser European Championships
2004 Silver Medal – Laser European Championships
2004 Fourth place – Olympic Games, Athens
Interesting Facts
Date of birth: 29 November 1977
Place of birth: Rotherham, South Yorkshire | Currently lives: Weymouth
Class: Laser | Coach: Chris Gowers
Started sailing at: Ulley Sailing Club, Rotherham
Currently sails at: Weymouth & Portland Sailing Academy
Best sporting achievement: Olympic gold medal, 2009 World Champion and five times European Champion
Honours: Appointed MBE Honours in 2009
Football: Paul is an avid supporter of Sheffield United. He was invited by the team to attend the Cardiff City game on the 30 August 2008 to celebrate his Olympic victory
Why sailing: Was taught to sail by his father at a young age
Fitness: One of the fittest sailors in the field, he maintains a strict diet and gruelling fitness regime
Cycling: A keen cyclist, he once had a day out downhill racing with World Champion Steve Peat
Most influential person in career: Ben Ainslie, they trained together before Sydney and Paul learnt what was needed to get gold
Most admired person: Lance Armstrong and Steve Redgrave
Hobbies: Windsurfing, mountain biking, watching Sheffield United FC
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