Xavier Rohart Explained

Xavier Charles René Rohart (born 1 July 1968) is a French sailor. A member of the YC La Pelle in Marseille, he is now competing in the Star class. He won a bronze medal in the Star class with Pascal Rambeau at the 2004 Summer Olympics, and has also competed at four other Olympics.^[1] Born in Thionville, he is a two-time world champion and is a founder of the Star Sailors League. He now sails with Pierre-Alexis Ponsot.

Records

Olympic Games

• 6th at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing in Star with Pascal Rambeau.
• Bronze medal at the 2004 Olympics in Athens in Star with Pascal Rambeau.
• 5th at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney in Finn.
• 7th at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona in Finn.

World Championship

• World champion in Star in 2003 and 2005
• World vice-champion in Star in 2007
• Third in Star in 2002 et 2006
• Third in Finn in 1997 and 1998

European Championship

• European champion in Star in 2015
• European vice-champion in Star in 2006
• European vice-champion in Finn in 1997

Star Sailors League Finals

• 6th at the Star Sailors League Finals 2014 in Nassau in Star.
• 6th at the Star Sailors League Finals 2013 in Nassau in Star.

Distinction

• Elected Sailor of the year of the Fédération Française de Voile in 2003 with his crew Pascal Rambeau

Notes and References

1. Xavier Rohart . https://web.archive.org/web/20161203215051/http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ro/xavier-rohart-1.html . 2016-12-03.