Russell Coutts
Oracle Racing · United States
Russell Coutts is the CEO of Oracle Racing. Coutts is based in the United States. Coutts was born in 1962 in Wellington and educated at University of Auckland.
Sir Russell Coutts is a world champion New Zealand yachtsman. He won an Olympic gold medal and skippered three Americas Cup victories in 1995, 2000, and 2003.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage of Russell Coutts has centered on his leadership role in SailGP, the professional sailing competition he has promoted as high-speed competitive racing comparable to Formula One motorsport. The headlines also reflect his long history in America's Cup competition and related yacht racing controversies, including past disputes with rival teams and incidents involving Oracle Racing vessels.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- March 1, 1962 · Wellington
- Citizenship
- New Zealand
- Education
- University of Auckland
- Awards
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, Member of the Order of the British Empire, Silbernes Lorbeerblatt
Our coverage
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Russell Coutts: FAQ
- What company does Russell Coutts lead?
- Russell Coutts is CEO of Oracle Racing.
- Where was Russell Coutts educated?
- Russell Coutts studied at University of Auckland.