Jimmy Spithill
CEO & Helmsman (former US SailGP Team; current Red Bull Italy SailGP Team), United States SailGP Team · United States
Jimmy Spithill is the CEO of United States SailGP Team. Spithill is based in the United States. Spithill was born in 1979 in Sydney and educated at Pittwater High School.
Australian sailor born in 1979 who became the youngest America's Cup-winning skipper at age 30 with BMW Oracle Racing in 2010. He successfully defended the Cup in 2013 with Oracle Team USA and served as CEO and helmsman of the United States SailGP Team from 2020 to 2023 before moving to lead the Red Bull Italy SailGP Team.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Spithill's departure from the United States SailGP Team in late 2023 and his subsequent move to establish an Italian SailGP team. The headlines also document the US team's transition following Spithill's exit, including new ownership involvement and a change in skipper leadership. Additionally, earlier coverage tracked Spithill's tenure with the American squad, including competitive performances and technical developments in the SailGP series.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- June 28, 1979 · Sydney
- Citizenship
- Australia
- Education
- Pittwater High School
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Jimmy Spithill: FAQ
- Who is Jimmy Spithill?
- Jimmy Spithill is the CEO & Helmsman (former US SailGP Team; current Red Bull Italy SailGP Team) of United States SailGP Team, based in United States.
- What company does Jimmy Spithill lead?
- Jimmy Spithill is CEO of United States SailGP Team.
- Where was Jimmy Spithill educated?
- Jimmy Spithill studied at Pittwater High School.