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Paige Railey
- 2008 U.S. Olympic hopeful in sailing
- 2006 ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year Award winner
- 2005 World champion in Laser Radial
- Four-time U.S. Sailing's Female Athlete of the Year
- Graduated from Clearwater High School with the honors of Magna Cum Laude on May 17, 2005
- First sailed at age eight, when she was enrolled in a summer program at Clearwater Yacht Club
- Competed in her first national event at age 10
- At 14, claimed the number one position of the North American Laser Radial Grand Prix listing during her first year of sailing the Radial
- Became the first sailor in history to win two Singlehanded Girls Youth World Championship titles
- Also enjoys snorkeling, water skiing and fishing
- Lists Siren Sundby and Robert Scheidt as sailors she admires
- Watching older brother Zach sail inspired her to take up the sport
- Her first racing boat was the Winner Optimist, a Christmas gift from her parents
- Is a student at the University of Southern Florida
"Sailing is my life. I have sacrificed so much for it. I feel that sailing and I are one. To me, it is truly 'my everything.' It takes me places I have never seen, allows me to experience new feelings and conquer new obstacles. Sailing challenges me in ways that most people never have experienced. My boat is the best friend I have ever had. It's never late, doesn't get sick, won't break my heart and it's there through all of my ups and downs." - Paige Railey
Official website: Paige Railey
On '06 ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year Award: "This comes as a shock; I didn't really think I had the chance to win. I was really excited just to be nominated again. So to win it, I can't tell you how excited I am. It has been an amazing year. Winning the World Championship in Brazil last year, I really didn't expect to win that regatta. It was my first World Championship at the senior level, and when I first got into Olympic sailing I was really stressed about being immersed in that scene. I was told I'd have to work my way up from the bottom, so to get in at the top was a real surprise."
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Born: May 15, 1987
Hometown: Clearwater, Fla.
Resides: Clearwater, Fla.
Sport: Sailing
Event: Laser
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