Mark Covell (born 7 November 1967 in

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) is a Scottish competitive sailor and Olympic medalist. He won a silver medal in the Star class at the

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, along with Ian Walker. He sailed with

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as their media crew member for the 2008–09 Volvo Ocean Race.

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* * * 1967 births Living people Scottish male sailors (sport) Sailors at the 2000 Summer Olympics – Star Olympic sailors for Great Britain Scottish Olympic competitors Olympic silver medallists for Great Britain Olympic medalists in sailing Volvo Ocean Race sailors Etchells class sailors Etchells class world champions 5.5 Metre class sailors 5.5 Metre class world champions World champions in sailing for Great Britain Medalists at the 2000 Summer Olympics {{UK-yachtracing-bio-stub