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Eitan Friedlander

Eitan Friedlander is an Israeli former Olympic sailor who, with Shimshon Brokman, won world and European titles in the 420 and 470 classes.

born 19581980 420 world championshipPartnership with Shimshon Brokman1984 Los Angeles Olympics

Born: 21 September 1958
Occupation: racing driver

Eitan Friedlander was born in 1958

Eitan Friedlander was born on September 21, 1958, in Kibbutz Rosh Hanikra. He grew up in Bat Yam. His mother was a piano teacher, and his family had a background at sea.

He sailed with partner Shimshon Brokman throughout his career. In 1972 they won the 420 youth world championship in West Germany, and in 1976 they won the European 420 title. In the 470 class they won European medals from 1977 to 1982, including gold in Spain in 1979.

The pair missed the 1980 Moscow Olympics because Israel joined the US-led boycott. That year they won the 420 world championship in Quiberon, France. They took bronze at the 1983 470 world championship and placed 8th in the 470 event at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.

After retiring, he coached Anat Fabrikant and Shani Kedmi for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, and also coached the Schental brothers. He served as professional director of the Israel Sailing Association. He now owns a marine equipment company, Yamit Sachar, at the Tel Aviv Marina.