Bangkok--Nov 26--Spark Communications
Shirley Robertson, (centre) who made history in Athens by becoming the first British woman ever to win two Gold Medals at successive Olympic Games, in any sport, will be a special guest at the 18th annual Phuket King's Cup Regatta, which will take place from December 4-11 off the shores of Phuket.
Scotland-born Shirley, who has been awarded the MBE for her services to sailing, and who was named BBC South Sports Personality of the Year, won a Gold Medal in the Yngling Class at the Olympic Games in Athens in 2004, and in the European Class at the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000. Other recent successes include coming first in the Hyere Olympic Regatta this year, and winning a Gold Medal during the Princess Sophia Trophy, Palma, in 2003.
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