List of Olympic medalists in sailing by discipline

This is a list of Olympic medalists in sailing.

From 2000 to 2008, this discipline was open to both men and women, although all medals were won by men at these Games.

From 1976 to 2008 this discipline was open (no gender restriction), instead of mixed (one male and one female for each boat).

All medals were won by men at these Games.

From 1932 to 2000, this discipline was open to both men and women, although all medals were won by men at these Games.