Robert Scheidt is a renowned Brazilian sailor. Born in São Paulo, his father gave him his first boat at the age of 9 and began practising in the Guarapiranga dam. With the help of Dudu Melchert, his coach, he began winning several competitions. Currently, with three Olympic medals (2 golds and 1 silver), Scheidt is one of the most successful Brazilian olympic athletes. At the age of 11, Scheidt became the South American Champion in the Optimist Class, in Algorrobo, Chile, … Wikipedia
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