NICK THOMPSON
HAMPSHIRE's Nick Thompson is one of eight sailors to have been selected by Great Britain to compete in next year's Rio Olympic Games.
It is a first call-up for the Southampton-born Laser world champion, 29, who is based in Lymington.
Delighted to announce that I have been selected to represent @TeamGB at the Olympic Games. Bring on #Rio2016
— Nick Thompson (@Nick_Thompo) September 9, 2015
Giles Scott has the task of following in Sir Ben Ainslie's footsteps in the Finn class.
Windsurfer Bryony Shaw and Alison Young (Laser Radial) are also Rio-bound.
London 2012 470 silver medallists Saskia Clark and Hannah Mills have also been included, while Luke Patience and Elliot Willis join forces for the 470 men's event.
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