Picture by Getty Images So far, Australia have actually called a 12-member cruising group for Paris 2024. Get complete team. Australia’s cruising group for the Paris 2024 Olympics swelled to 12 after 5 were consisted of to the existing seven-member contingent on Friday. Nia Jerwood and Conor Nicholas have actually been selected for the brand-new mixed-470 occasion. Zoe Thomson will contend in the ILCA-6 occasion while Nacra-17 sailors Brin Liddell and Rhiannan Brown have actually been consisted of. Disallowing Nia Jerwood, who contended at the Tokyo Olympics, the staying 4 are poised for their Olympic launchings. “It’s a substantial chance to go to an Olympics as soon as in a life time, so to have the opportunity to go once again with experience to count on is truly amazing,” Jerwood informed the Australian Olympic Committee site. “The modification to the blended groups for the 470 suggested I might coordinate with Conor. We’ve been mates given that cruising Optimists and constantly had the very same competitive drive, so it made a great deal of sense to enroll, it is safe to state it was a fantastic choice.” Zoe Thomson, who completed second at the Princess Sofia Regatta in Spain last month was likewise thrilled for her Olympic launching. “It indicates a lot to be part of the group. The tradition within Australian Sailing is abundant, the worths and requirements those sailors lived by are clear,” Zoe stated. “I have some effort to do, and I am not scared of that. I wish to be Australia’s very first specific female Olympic medallist.” All 5 sailors are presently completing at the Last Chance Regatta in Hyeres, France. 7 sailors – Matt Wearn (ILCA 7), Grae Morris (Men’s iQFoil), Breiana Whitehead (Women’s Formula Kite), Oliva Price/Evie Haseldine (49er FX) and Jim Colley/Shaun Connor (49er) – were selected for the Australian cruising group for Paris 2024 earlier. Wearn is the ruling Olympic and world champ in the ILCA7 class. Australian Paris 2024 Olympics cruising group Nia Jerwood/Conor Nicholas (combined 470) Zoe Thomson (ILCA-6) Brin Liddell/Rhiannan Brown (Narca 17) Matt Wearn (ILCA 7) Grae Morris (Men’s iQFoil) Breiana Whitehead (Women’s Formula Kite) Oliva Price/Evie Haseldine (49er FX) Jim Colley/Shaun Connor (49er) Add these to your favourites Sailing AUS You might like
Australian Paris 2024 Olympics cruising group – complete list – Olympics
