Russell Coutts

Sir Russell Coutts
Coutts in 2010
Personal information
Born (1962-03-01) 1 March 1962 (age 62)
Wellington, New Zealand
Sailing career
Class(es)Finn, AC45
Medal record
Sailing
Representing  New Zealand
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1984 Los Angeles Finn class

Sir Russell Coutts KNZM CBE (born 1 March 1962) is a world champion New Zealand yachtsman. He won an Olympic gold medal and skippered three Americas Cup victories in 1995, 2000, and 2003.