Santiago Lange is much more than just a famous name in the sailing world: he is a symbol of perseverance, passion and renewal. An Argentinian, with a degree in yacht design from Southampton, a two-time Olympic medallist and an award-winning sailor, Santi has consistently transformed challenges into extraordinary achievements. His story is an inspirational one that transcends the boundaries of the sport. Lange's Olympic career spans from Seoul 1988 to Rio 2016, where, at almost 55 years of age, he achieved the remarkable feat of winning gold in the mixed Nacra catamaran class, with Cecilia Carranza at the bow, just months after undergoing major lung surgery to remove a tumour. In what is perhaps a unique case in history, two of his sons, Yago and Klaus, were also competing at the Rio Olympics, representing Argentina in the 49er class. When receiving the Rolex World Sailor of the Year award, he emphasised that there were two winners of the Olympic gold medal, symbolically sharing the honour with Cecilia Carranza. “Santi” also has ties to the YCCS, having been the tactician for the TP52 Azzurra in 2018 and 2019.
He is currently part of the Provezza team competing in the 52 Super Series, and was in Porto Cervo in this capacity.
