Eivind Melleby (born 19 April 1972) is a Norwegian sailor. He represented Norway at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the Star class and won the Star World Championship in 2017.
He has also achieved podium finishes at world championship level in multiple classes and is a recipient of the Star Class Gold Laurel Wreath, an honor awarded to the winners of the Star Vintage Gold Cup.
Career
Eivind Melleby has competed internationally in Olympic sailing, one-design keelboat racing, and professional offshore competition. His career includes participation at world championship level across several classes, with podium finishes in the Star, Melges 24, and ILCA 7 (Laser) classes.
Olympic sailing
Melleby represented Norway at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, competing in the Star class.
Year Event Venue Result Crew Class Ref 2012 Summer Olympics London, United Kingdom 4th Petter Morland Pedersen Star
World Championships
Melleby has competed at the World Sailing-recognized world championship level in multiple sailing classes. His results include a world title in the Star class, additional podium finishes in the Star class, and medals at the Melges 24 and ILCA 7 World Championships.
Year Event Venue Result Crew Class Ref 2019 Star World Championship Porto Cervo, Italy 3rd Joshua Revkin Star 2018 Star World Championship Oxford, United States 2nd Joshua Revkin Star 2017 Star World Championship Troense, Denmark 1st Joshua Revkin Star 2014 Star World Championship Malcesine, Italy 3rd Bruno Prada Star 2012 Star World Championship Hyères, France 17th Petter Morland Pedersen Star 2010 Star World Championship Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 8th Petter Morland Pedersen Star 2008 Star World Championship Miami, United States 40th Petter Morland Pedersen Star 2009 Melges 24 World Championship Porto Cervo, Italy 3rd Espen Stokkeland Petrus Eidi Lars Horn Johannessen Melges 24 1995 Laser World Championship Tenerife, Spain 3rd — Laser
Star Vintage Gold Cup
Melleby is a recipient of the Star Class Gold Laurel Wreath, an honor awarded to the winners of the Star Vintage Gold Cup. He has won the event twice, in 2019 and 2024.
Year Event Venue Result Crew Class Ref 2019 Star Vintage Gold Cup Gull Lake, United States 1st Joshua Revkin Star 2024 Star Vintage Gold Cup Gull Lake, United States 1st Joshua Revkin Star
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