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University of Chichester honours three blondes in a boat
16 October 2009
It was a case of three blondes and a degree ceremony at the University of Chichester when Britain’s Olympic gold medallist sailors were honoured.
Pippa Wilson, Sarah Ayton and Sarah Webb were dubbed ‘three blondes in a boat’ as they sailed to victory in the yngling class at Beijing 2008 and their latest accolade was a Master of Science degree each from the University.
Team GB’s Olympic sailing team manager, Stephen Parks also had the honour bestowed upon him at the University where Wilson, Ayton and Webb underwent fitness assessments during their gold medal preparation.
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