Torben Grael
- January 5, 2024
- Sailor
Quick Facts
Torben Grael Biography
| Name | Torben Grael |
| Birthday | Jul 22 |
| Birth Year | 1960 |
| Place Of Birth | Brazil |
| Home Town | São Paulo |
| Birth Country | Brazil |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
| Parents | Dickson Melges Grael, Ingrid Schmidt Grael |
| Siblings | Lars Grael, Axel Schmidt Grael |
| Spouse | Andrea Grael |
| Children(s) | Martine Grael, Marco Grael |
Torben Grael is one of the most popular and richest Sailor who was born on July 22, 1960 in Brazil, São Paulo, Brazil. Brazilian sailor and two-time Olympic gold medalist who competed in soiling, snipe, and star events.
He competed in his first Olympics in 1984, where runner Carl Lewis also entered his first Olympics.
He has sailed in several America’s Cup races, including the winning campaign in Louis Vuitton Cup in 2000 and the 2007 event as tactician aboard Luna Rossa Challenge
Grael has also sailed in other international competitions including the 2005–06 Volvo Ocean Race as skipper of the Brasil 1 team, the first 100% Brazilian outfit to enter the competition, which finished third overall. He would win the next Ocean Race, but this time as the skipper of the Swedish team Ericsson 4 (he won the race with two legs to spare). In October 2008 the yacht Ericsson 4 officially travelled 596.6 nautical miles in 24 hours, establishing a 24-hour monohull record. Skipper Torben Grael and his crew made the record on the first leg of the 2008–2009 Volvo Ocean Race. They sailed Ericsson 4 hard as a strong cold front hit the fleet, bringing winds approaching 40 knots, and propelling the yacht at an average speed of 24.8 knots.
His brother Lars Grael was also an Olympic medal winning sailor.
Torben Grael Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Sailor |
| House | Living in own house. |
Torben Grael is one of the richest Sailor from Brazil. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Torben Grael 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was first taken sailing when he was five years old by his grandfather.
He won a total of five Olympic medals between 1984 and 2004.
Torben Schmidt Grael (born July 22, 1960) is one of the most well known Brazilian sailors, renowned in international competitions. A descendant of Danes, he was taken sailing by his grandfather at the age of five years on the sailboat Aileen, of the 6 meter class, which was the boat used by the silver medal winning 1912 Summer Olympics Danish sailing team. Once he moved to Niterói, he started sailing with his brother, Lars Grael, also an Olympic medal winner, on the Bay of Guanabara. He is father of olympic champion Martine Grael.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 1 in |
Torben Grael height 6 ft 1 in Torben weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Torben Grael Dating?
According to our records, Torben Grael married to Andrea Grael. As of December 1, 2023, Torben Grael’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Torben Ranked on the list of most popular Sailor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Brazil. Torben Grael celebrates birthday on July 22 of every year.