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    Asenathi Jim

    		 SSL Team SOUTH AFRICA
    GOLD CUP SSL RK SSL RK
    Status
    		 Skipper
    		 Crew
    Height
    176    		 Weight
    65    		 Age
    33

    Asenathi Jim
    SSL Team SOUTH AFRICA
    GOLD CUP SSL RK SSL RK
    Status
    		 Skipper
    		 Crew
    Height
    176    		 Weight
    65    		 Age
    33

    BIO

    His life conditions were typical of many South Africans, but his life story is not. Growing up in poverty in an informal settlement, he was introduced to sailing at the Izivunguvungu school of sailing. His determination and skills saw him competing in 2 Olympic games in the 470 class. He is considered one of SA’s top sailors across a range of dinghy and keelboat classes

    Best Results


    RANK EVENT CITY, COUNTRY CLASS DATE
    27 470 World Championship Thessaloniki, GRE 470 – Men 2017
    20 io 2016 Olympic Games Sailing Competition Rio de Janeiro, BRA 470 – Men 2016
    11 470 World Championship San Isidro, ARG 470 – Men 2016
    9 Sailing World Cup Miami Miami, USA 470 – Men 2016
    1 2016 African 470 Championships Oceana Club, RSA 470 – Men 2016

    Note

    * C = SELECTION CONFIRMED TBC = SELECTION TO BE CONFIRMED