Alex Groves is a

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. Together with teammate Max Richardson Groves became third at the 2008 World Championships in the 29er boat by finishing behind Australian couples Steven Thomas/ Jasper Warren and

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/ William Ryan to claim the bronze. Groves now studies Music at the

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Career highlights

;World Championships :2008 -

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, 3rd, 29er (with Max Richardson)

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29er World Championships

Gold And Silver To Australia At 29er Worlds
British male sailors (sport) Living people Year of birth missing (living people) 29er class sailors {{UK-yachtracing-bio-stub