Knutsford SKUD sailor Nikki Birrell, is getting used to the new title ‘World Champion’ this week after claiming his first ever gold medal at the IFDS Disabled Sailing World Championships in Athens on Sunday (18 October 2009).
KNUTSFORD SKUD sailor Nikki Birrell was getting used to the new title ‘world champion’ this time 10 years ago after claiming his first gold medal at the IFDS Disabled Sailing World Championships in Athens.
What were you doing 10 years ago?
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