Mathew Belcher, known as Mat, is an Australian sailor born on 20 September 1982 and a two-time Olympic gold medalist in the 470 dinghy. In 2011, following World Championship and World Cup success, he and Malcolm Page were shortlisted for the ISAF World Sailor of the Year Awards. He was chosen as the Australian flag bearer for the closing ceremony of the 2020 Summer Olympics after winning a second gold medal and a third successive medal in the 470 class, and he currently competes with crew Will Ryan. He is considered the most successful Australian Olympic sailor in history, with two gold medals, one silver and ten world titles.
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he and Malcolm Page were shortlisted
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two gold medals, one silver, and ten world titles
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after winning a second gold medal and third successive medal in the 470 class
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