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Billy Besson is a French competitive sailor who was born on 8 March, 1981 in Pape'ete, French Polynesia. He is a two-time Olympic medalist, having won a gold medal in the 49er class at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and a silver medal in the Nacra 17 class at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Besson began sailing at the age of 8 and has since become one of the most successful French sailors in history. He has won numerous world and European championships in the 49er and Nacra 17 classes, as well as the ISAF World Cup in the 49er class in 2014. Besson is currently 43 years old. He is 1.75 m tall and weighs 75 kg. He is currently single and there is no information available about his past relationships. As of 2021, Billy Besson's net worth is estimated to be around $1 million. He has earned his wealth through his successful sailing career. He has won numerous world and European championships in the 49er and Nacra 17 classes, as well as the ISAF World Cup in the 49er class in 2014. He also earns money through sponsorships and endorsements.

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Age 43 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 8 March 1981
Birthday 8 March
Birthplace Papeete, French Polynesia
Nationality France

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Billy Besson Height, Weight & Measurements

At 43 years old, Billy Besson height is 1.70 m and Weight 70 kg.

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Height 1.70 m
Weight 70 kg
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Billy Besson Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Billy Besson worth at the age of 43 years old? Billy Besson’s income source is mostly from being a successful Sailor. He is from France. We have estimated Billy Besson's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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2019

Besson was born in Pape'ete, French Polynesia where multihulls are central to the sailing culture. A child of Tahiti, he lived there with his family and learned to sail there. Besson has devoted the majority of his career to multihulls and is famed for his instinct, which will be crucial onboard the F50 in the SailGP series World Champion on the Dart 18 and F18, Besson has also amassed four world championship titles in the Nacra 17, forming a dynamic duo with Marie Riou. The skipper’s serious back injury deprived the pair of their chance to vie for the Olympic title in Rio 2016 but, with unfinished business, the pair are back campaigning for Tokyo 2020. In 2018, whilst Riou was taking part in the Volvo Ocean Race, Besson was discovering offshore sailing for himself competing with two of France’s most prestigious maxi-trimaran campaigns. His new goal is to hit the 50-knot barrier on the F50. In his spare time, he enjoys surfing, wake surf and mountain biking.

2016

He competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, in the mixed Nacra 17.

1981

Billy Besson (born 8 March 1981) is a French competitive sailor.