Ben Ainslie is the most successful sailor in Olympic history . The 36-year - old Briton has won three golds and one silver medal . Those injury niggles were the result of hours of training in the gym and on the water , pushing himself to the limit in search of that fourth gold -- in front of fanatical home support at the southern coastal resort of Weymouth , where the sailing events for London 2012 were held . His final gold came in the Finn Class at the 2012 Summer Olympics . His lifelong ambition is to win the America 's Cup for Britain .
Ben Ainslie is the most successful sailor in Olympic history . The 36-year - old Briton has won three golds and one silver medal . His final gold came in the Finn Class at the 2012 Summer Olympics . His lifelong ambition is to win the America 's Cup for Britain .