Elliot James Hanson (born 12 February 1994) is a British professional sailor and Olympian. He qualified Great Britain to compete in the Laser class at the 2020 Summer Olympics in

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. He went on to represent Great Britain finishing 12th competing in the Laser class. In 2020 he won the

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In 2008 he won the Topper Class World Championship and in 2022 he also won the

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World Championship where he was initial scheduled to crew but he ended up helming. Hanson is currently ranked 5th in the ILCA 7 World Sailing rankings, placing as the 2nd sailor from

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* 1994 births Living people British male sailors (sport) Olympic sailors for Great Britain Sailors at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Laser Sportspeople from Macclesfield World champions in sailing for Great Britain 5.5 Metre class world champions Topper (dinghy) class world champions {{UK-yachtracing-bio-stub