Profile
Shirley Robertson made it into the history books in 2004 by winning two Olympic gold medals at consecutive games. By 2005 Shirley undertook another significant challenge, entering the big boat circuit, a traditionally male dominated environment. With all eyes on her, Shirley wheeled out a series of results and demonstrated her natural ability, winning acclaim amongst the fleet. In 2007, she began campaigning as helm in the iShares Extreme 40 cup.
She also made the transistion from being interviewee to interviewer for live television and become mother to twins Annabel and Killian in just 10 years. Shirley is an inspiration to so many people with her vital roles of Olympian, TV Presenter, business woman and mother.
Career Highlights
Olympic sailing career:
2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Yngling Class - Gold Medal
2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Europe Class - Gold Medal
1996 Olympic Games in Savannah, Europe Class - 4th
1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, Europe Class - 9th
Other Achievements:
2009 iShares Extreme 40 cup overall, 6th
2009 iShares Extreme 40 cup Switzerland, 1st
2007 Skandia Cowes Week, Extreme 40 class, 3rd
2005 Rolex Fastnet Race, Super 0 class, 2nd
2005 Skandia Cowes Week, IRC class 0, 1st
TV career highlights:
CNN Mainsail presenter, current
BBC Olympic Sailing correspondent, 2008
Interesting Facts
Date of birth: 15th July 1968
Born: Dundee, Scotland
Currently living: Cowes, Isle of Wight
Married: In June 2001 to Jamie Boag
Started sailing: My father built a kit boat and we sailed it at Loch Ard Sailing Club, Trossachs
Greatest strengths in sailing: Professionalism
Greatest weakness in sailing: Not being able to stop
Other interests away from sailing: Being at home with my children, cycling,
films, dancing
