Stuart Bithell (born 28 August 1986 in Rochdale) is a British sailor and Olympic champion.
He competed with Luke Patience in the 470 class at the 2012 Summer Olympics where he won a silver medal and in the 2020 Summer Olympics where he won a gold medal in the Men's 49er class with Dylan Fletcher.
[1] In 2013, it was announced that Bithell and Patience would part ways, their aim for 470 gold no longer viable.
While Patience continued in the 470, Bithell moved on to partner with John Pink in the 49er class.
[1] Bithell was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2022 New Year Honours for services to sailing.