Ben Ainslie
Born: February 5, 1977 (age 47)
Height: 6' 0" (183cm)
Hometown: Macclesfield, England
Nationality: 
English
English
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Sports Mole has 44 articles about Ben Ainslie. Articles 1 to 40:
On This Day in 2013 - Sir Ben Ainslie steers Team USA to remarkable comeback win
Team New Zealand led 8-1 and needed one more win to clinch the America's Cup before four-time Olympic gold medalist Ainslie came on board for the USA.
Sep 24, 12:00
Lewis Hamilton's former McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh joins Hamilton Commission
Six-time world champion Lewis Hamilton launched the initiative in June to improve diversity in motorsport.
Sep 24, 08:30
Team GB's five greatest ever Olympians
Sir Steve Redgrave resisted retirement to reign supreme.
Mar 23, 08:08
Interview: Team GB sailing gold medallist Giles Scott
Team GB sailor Giles Scott talks to Sports Mole about his gold-medal success in Rio de Janeiro.
Aug 23, 18:52
Great Britain's Giles Scott wins gold in Finn class at Rio Olympics
Giles Scott claims a fifth consecutive gold for Great Britain in the Finn class at the Rio Olympics.
Aug 16, 19:13
Sir Ben Ainslie backs Giles Scott to win Olympic gold in Rio
Four-time Olympic champion Sir Ben Ainslie is confident that Giles Scott can win gold for Great Britain in next summer's Olympic Games in Rio.
Sep 15, 10:11
Eight sailors selected by Great Britain for Rio 2016 Olympics
Great Britain name eight sailors, including Giles Scott, in their team for the Rio 2016 Olympics.
Sep 9, 09:35
Sir Chris Hoy, Sir Steve Redgrave join 'Olympic Greats' to inspire Rio 2016 athletes
The BOA picks eight former athletes to join the Olympic Greats programme, which will provide advice for the Brits competing at Rio 2016.
Aug 4, 22:30
Sir Ben Ainslie relieved not to be competing at Rio 2016 Olympics
Sir Ben Ainslie admits that he is relieved not to be competing for a fifth Olympic gold medal next year in Rio.
Jul 21, 10:07
Sir Ben Ainslie: 'America's Cup preparation is intense'
Sir Ben Ainslie insists that there is "drive and determination" within his team to get preparations right for the America's Cup.
Jun 30, 09:58
Sir Ben Ainslie rescued by Sir Richard Branson while on honeymoon
Four-time Olympic sailor Sir Ben Ainslie and his new wife Georgie Thompson are rescued by Sir Richard Branson after their boat suffers a problem.
Jan 13, 10:48
Christian Horner: 'Adrian Newey still loves Formula 1'
Adrian Newey has not fallen out of love with Formula 1, according to Red Bull boss Christian Horner.
Dec 16, 19:47
Bermuda to host 2017 America's Cup
2013 winners Oracle decide that Bermuda will host the next staging of the America's Cup in 2017.
Dec 3, 11:24
Portsmouth to host preparation events for America's Cup
Portsmouth will host two preparation events for the 35th America's Cup.
Nov 25, 09:32
Sir Ben Ainslie auctions off Finn sails for Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation
Sir Ben Ainslie puts his Olympic gold-medal winning Finn sails up for auction on eBay in aid of the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation.
Oct 21, 10:10
Sir Ben Ainslie close to testing America's Cup British boat for first time
Four-time Olympic gold medallist Sir Ben Ainslie reveals that he and his team are close to taking out their America's Cup testing boat for the first time.
Oct 14, 09:56
Sir Ben Ainslie, Georgie Thompson announce engagement
British sailor Sir Ben Ainslie and former Sky Sports presenter Georgie Thompson announce their engagement.
Oct 8, 09:09
Sir Ben Ainslie targets first British title at 2017 America's Cup
Sir Ben Ainslie believes that it would be "massive" for a British team to win their first America's Cup in 2017.
Sep 15, 10:02
Adrian Newey: 'Formula 1 rules too restrictive'
Red Bull design chief Adrian Newey criticises Formula 1 authorities for creating "restrictive" regulations.
Aug 3, 15:44
Leigh Halfpenny, Andy Murray shortlisted for BBC Sports Personality of the Year
Leigh Halfpenny is nominated for BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2013, while Justin Rose, AP McCoy, Andy Murray, Christine Ohuruogu, Ian Bell, Ben Ainslie, Hannah Cockroft, Mo Farah and Chris Froome complete the shortlist.
Nov 26, 19:55
Ian Bell nominated for BBC Sports Personality of the Year
Ian Bell, Ben Ainslie, Hannah Cockroft, Mo Farah and Chris Froome all receive nominations for BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2013.
Nov 26, 19:15
Sir Ben Ainslie sets sail with Pippa Middleton
Sir Ben Ainslie is spotted taking to the waters with the sister of the Duchess of Cambridge Pippa Middleton.
Nov 13, 15:02
Sir Ben Ainslie dating ex-Sky Sports presenter Georgie Thompson
Former Sky Sports News presenter Georgie Thompson reveals that she has been in a relationship with sailor Sir Ben Ainslie since April.
Oct 7, 13:09
Team Oracle USA complete historic comeback
Team Oracle USA come back from 8-1 down to defeat Emirates New Zealand in the America's Cup.
Sep 25, 22:10
Ben Ainslie pays tribute to Andrew Simpson
Sir Ben Ainslie pays tribute to Andrew Simpson, who died on Thursday while training with the Artemis Racing team in San Francisco Bay.
May 11, 05:51
Jonnie Peacock: 'David Weir should have been knighted'
Jonnie Peacock believes that David Weir should have become a knight rather than a CBE.
Jan 6, 20:41
Paralympian David Weir questions honours list
Six-time Paralympic gold medallist David Weir suggests that disabled athletes have to do more than their Olympic counterparts after the publication of the New Year Honours List.
Dec 29, 09:33
Sarah Storey feels "incredibly honoured"
Sarah Storey says that she is overjoyed at being made a Dame and thanks her "family, friends, coaches and support staff" for their support over the years.
Dec 29, 03:12
Bradley Wiggins knighted in New Year Honours list
Bradley Wiggins is given a knighthood as one of 78 British Olympic and Paralympic athletes to be honoured.
Dec 29, 01:15
BBC Sports Personality of the Year nominees express gratitude
The nominees for the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year award express their gratitude on Twitter.
Nov 27, 12:13
Ben Ainslie confirms Olympic retirement
Four-time Olympic sailing champion Ben Ainslie confirms that he will not compete at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Nov 27, 07:44
Reports: Ainslie will not compete in Rio
Olympic sailing champion Ben Ainslie will not compete at the 2016 Olympic Games.
Nov 27, 06:39
BBC Sports Personality of the Year nominees announced
The BBC reveal the 12 nominees that will compete for votes to become their Sports Personality of the Year for 2012.
Nov 26, 19:26
Ben Ainslie wins World Sailor of the Year title
Ben Ainslie wins the World Sailor of the Year award for a record fourth time.
Nov 7, 13:46
Ben Ainslie targets Rio Olympics
Ben Ainslie admits that he would like to represent Great Britain at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Aug 21, 12:59
Ben Ainslie to retire after fourth Olympic gold in London?
Ben Ainslie could retire from sailing after winning his fourth consecutive gold medal.
Aug 5, 15:16
Ben Ainslie wins fourth Olympic gold
Ben Ainslie becomes the most successful Olympic sailer in history by winning his fourth Olympic gold.
Aug 5, 14:36
Olympics: Guide to day nine
Usain Bolt and Andy Murray take centre stage on day nine of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Sports Mole previews the action.
Aug 5, 02:12
Ben Ainslie wins first race at London 2012
Ben Ainslie wins his first race at London 2012.
Aug 2, 14:57
