Beijing Olympic gold medal winner Andrew (Bart) Simpson has been named in the Great Britain sailing team for the London 2012 Olympic Games.


Bart will partner helsman Iain Percy in the Star class. The 35-year old Percy is going for a third Olympic gold after winning the Finn title in Sydney in 2000 and teaming up with Olympic debutant Simpson to take the Star title four years ago in Beijing.

"All of the sailors (chosen) have had a fantastic year of performances which has resulted in them gaining selection at an early opportunity, allowing them good time to focus their campaigns specifically on the challenges of Weymouth Bay and Portland Harbour," said Team GB sailing manager Stephen Park.