Jorge Zarif

Jorge João Zarif (born September 30, 1992 in São Paulo) is a Brazilian sailor, competing in the Finn class.[2] Son of Brazilian Olympic sailor Jorge Zarif Neto, after finishing 20th at the 2012 Summer Olympics,[3] Zarif was world champion in both junior and senior levels, winning gold at the 2013 Youth Championship (his second title, after the 2009 edition) in Cyprus and the 2013 Finn Gold Cup in Estonia.[4] His second Olympic appearance in 2016 had Zarif improve handily, with a fourth place.[1]

Jorge Zarif
Personal information
Nationality Brazil
Born (1992-09-30) 30 September 1992
São Paulo, Brazil
Sailing career
Class(es)Finn
CoachRafael Trujillo[1]

References

  1. Finn Focus at Rio2016: Rio reflections
  2. "Jorge João Zarif". Universo Online. UOL Olimpíadas 2012. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
  3. "Jorge Zarif". London 2012. The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Limited. Archived from the original on 28 July 2012. Retrieved 13 September 2012.
  4. Jorge Zarif seals historic Finn Gold Cup win
Awards
Preceded by
Arthur Zanetti
Brazilian Sportsmen of the Year
2013
Succeeded by
Arthur Zanetti


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