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Sam's Story
Fast Facts
Sport: Sailing
Event: 49er
Olympic History: Tokyo 2020
Highlights: Making the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Team
Year Born: 1991
Place Born: VIC
About Sam
Growing up in Sorrento, VIC, Sam Phillips competed in his first sailing competition at just eight-years-old.
Training at his local club, the Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club, Sam teamed up with his brother Will competing in the 49er boat class.
Sam was selected for his Olympic debut in Tokyo, competing in the 49er class alongside his brother Will Phillips.
After a strong start to their campaign in Tokyo, with four consecutive top-8 places, including a win in race three, Sam and Will placed 12th overall at the end of the regatta.
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