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Olympic Gold Medal 2004
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The USA 2004 Olympic Sailing Team arrives in Athens, August 2004.
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Kevin Burnham adjusts the spinnaker with his skipper Paul Foerster, behind sail. Copyright: AP Photo/Herbert Knosowski |
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| Kevin and teammate Paul Foerster start off the Olympic regatta with a FIRST PLACE finish in Race one. |
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Paul and Kevin cross the finish line of Race Three in 2nd place. |
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| Sailors race downwind with their country flags on their spinnakers. |
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A third place finish in Race Seven keep Paul and Kevin in medal position. |
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| In the last race of the Olympics, Kevin and Paul engage in a tacking duel with the British team. Courtesy Daniel Forster, Yachtphoto.com |
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Kevin and Paul sail upwind. Kevin always sails 470s barefoot. Courtesy Daniel Forster, Yachtphoto.com |
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| Kevin Burnham gives a yell as he and Paul Foerster hold off the British. 'Unbelievable, absolutely unbelievable,' Burnham said after winning gold. Courtesy Daniel Forster, Yachtphoto.com |
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Kevin does a back-flip off the sailboat, as he and Paul cross the finish and secure the Gold Medal. Courtesy Daniel Forster, Yachtphoto.com |
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| The stadium is packed with people watching the medal ceremony for the 470 sailing competition. |
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The medal winners of the 470 class celebrate together after receiving their medals. |
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| Coach Skip Whyte played a large role in helping Paul and Kevin win the Gold Medal. |
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Paul and Kevin show off their Gold Medals. Courtesy Daniel Forster, Yachtphoto.com |
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| "Oh Mother of gleaming crowns of contests, Olympia, Queen of Truth." ~2500-year old Olympic ode. |
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