Alexandra sails a SKUD 18 alongside Niki Birrell,
In a sailing 1-person keelboat, a successful pair,
They’ve won many a para World Champ. title,
Silver or gold from 2013 to 2015, with lots of dare.
With these Worlds they've been to Australia,
Canada, Miami, Weymouth & Portland, Ireland,
And in 2012 at London’s call they had vigour,
Because they took the bronze for their hand.
They matched this win with a bronze in Rio,
When both were “elated” at their spot, place;
Alexandra has a degree in sciences natural,
From the University of Bath which is just ace.
Niki was born on August the 17th, 1986,
And is a British Paralympic sailor strong,
Who joins forces with his brother, picks,
To sail the sea, the waves to get along.
Born with Cerebral Palsy he competes,
In the 420 class, the keel to keep afloat,
He came 5th in Beijing among the fleets,
Where he joined Rickman in the boat.
In London 2012 he took a solid bronze,
In the SKUD 2-person keelboat event,
Because between 2009 and 2011, oz,
The two won four World titles to tent.
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