Gimson, 38, spent almost a decade racing keelboats when he was younger to fund his ambitions and on a Sunday afternoon to savour, secured a podium place alongside Anna Burnet in the Nacra-17 class.
Full ArticleLeicester sailor John Gimson overcome with emotion after securing Olympic medal
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