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EX-OPTIMISTS AT THE 2008 OLYMPICS

85% of the skippers of the medal-winning Olympic boats in Qingdao were former Optimist sailors.

And 67% had participated in IODA world and continental championships.

Qingdao, China

85% of the skippers of the medal-winning Olympic boats in Qingdao were former Optimist sailors.

And 67% had participated in IODA world and continental championships.

63% of all 210 boat skippers were former Optimist sailors and 46% were former Optimist internationals

Detailed analysis of 2008