Inquest due to open into death of Olympian Andrew Simpson

The inquest is due to open later into the death of sailor Andrew "Bart" Simpson, from Sherborne in Dorset. He died last year while training for the America's Cup.

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Inquest due to start for Dorset sailor

Andrew Simpson, on the right, seen here with his sailing partner Iain Percy at the London 2012 Olympics Credit: Chris Ison/PA Wire

An inquest is due to open today into the death of Dorset sailor Andrew Simpson, who died during training for the America's Cup a year ago. The Olympic gold medallist became trapped under the hull of his catamaran off San Francisco.

A new sailing academy set up in honour of Andrew - known as Bart - was officially opened by his young sons earlier this month.

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