Robert Schiedt is one the best known names in sailing, now with four successful Olympic Games, along with a string of World Championship successes. His record is among the best in history, and continued in 2008 in the Star class sailing with Bruno Prada, after completely dominating the Laser class for over a decade. After London 2012, he has now turned his sights back onto Laser sailing and aims to be the best again, while he prepares for Rio 2016.

Star - Olympic Silver (Qingdao), Olympic Bronze (London),  2007 ISAF World Champion.
Laser - Twice Olympic Gold (Atlanta, Athens), Once Olympic Silver (Sydney), 8 times World Champions, twice ISAF World Champion.
Twice Rolex World Sailor of the Year

Read more about Robert and his thoughts on sailing in 2016 - http://www.dw.com/en/scheidt-rio-2016-olympics-can-inspire-the-next-generation/a-18956474