| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
| Olympic Games | ||||
| 2 | Finn | 2004 | Athens, GRE | |
| 8 | Star | 2000 | Sydney, NSW, AUS | |
| 9 | Finn | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Finn | 2007 | Cascais, POR | |
| 2 | Finn | 2010 | San Francisco, CA, USA | |
| 2 | Finn | 2003 | Cadiz, ESP | |
| 5 | Finn | 2011 | Perth, WA, AUS | |
| 8 | Finn | 2009 | Vallensbaek, DEN | |
| 18 | Finn | 2012 | Falmouth, GBR | |
| World Cup | ||||
| 2 | Finn | 2012 | Hyeres, FRA | |
| 2 | Finn | 2010 | Medemblik, NED | |
| 3 | Finn | 2010 | Kiel, GER | |
Nickname
Rafa (ISAF, 07 Jul 2004)
Hobbies
Diving and cycling. (ISAF, 07 Jul 2004)
Language(s) spoken
English, Spanish
Additional information
Start of sporting career
He first tried the sport at age five and began racing at age 12. (ISAF, 07 Jul 2004)
Hero
Spanish sailor Hose van der Ploeg. (sailing.org, 24 Jun 2012)
Superstitions / Rituals
He has a white cap that is a lucky charm. (elpais.com, 2012
Previous Olympics
Beijing 2008, Athens 2004, Sydney 2000
