Peter Burling

Date of birth: January 1, 1991

In: Tauranga, New Zealand

Nationality: New Zealand

Legs sailed in this edition: 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
In-Port Races: Alicante, Lisbon, Cape Town, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Auckland, Itajaí, Newport, Cardiff, Gothenburg, The Hague

Something about him that you don't know: Before choosing sailing as his professional career path, Peter studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Auckland. 

Who he is: Kiwi hero Burling comes into the Volvo Ocean Race fresh from a whirlwind 12 months in which he's won Olympic gold and the America's Cup as the driver on Emirates Team New Zealand. He now lines up against long-term sailing partner Blair Tuke as the pair battle it out to become the first sailor to win the sport's Triple Crown.