Elliot Hanson

Elliot James Hanson (born 12 February 1994) is a British professional sailor and Olympian.

He qualified Great Britain to compete in the Laser class at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. He went on to represent Great Britain finishing 12th competing in the Laser class. In 2020 he won the Laser European Championships

In 2008 he won the Topper Class World Championship and in 2022 he also won the 5.5 Metre World Championship where he was initial scheduled to crew but he ended up helming.

Hanson is currently ranked 5th in the ILCA 7 World Sailing rankings, placing as the 2nd sailor from Great Britain.