Inside secret program churning out Aussie sailing gold medalists
He’s Australia’s latest Olympic champion but Matt Wearn is also a product of a sailing factory with closely guarded secrets mining gold medals at four consecutive Olympic Games
Sailing
Wearn’s extraordinary comeback from couch to sailing gold
Two years ago Matt Wearn was struggling to get off the couch, find motivation and eat enough food to stop kilos falling from his lean body. Today he is a gold medallist after a crazy day at sea.
‘We’re up for the fight’: Aussie sailing crew emerge in medal hunt
They are besties from way back and while without a big win in an international regatta together this crew of Aussie battlers could be in with a show of a surprise medal in Marseille.
From ‘useless’ to Australian sailing’s first medallist
Three years ago internationals cold shouldered him as a training partner because they didn’t think he was good. Now the youngest iQFOiL windsurfer at the Olympics is our first sailing medallist.
Waiting game for Aussie sailing medal as another champ takes lead
Grae Morris’ medal fight on hold, Aussie favourite Matt Wearn hit the lead, a new crew hits the water and shaking hands from one debutant on a dramatic day at the sailing
Gold medal sailing chase on track, Aussie young guns start Olympic campaign
Matt Wearn’s gold medal chase is on track as big winds blew into Marseille and a crew of young guns raced for the first time and ran into strife. Olympic sailing wrap and latest news.
Olympic champion inspires Aussie sailor’s medal fightback
Matt Wearn has kicked off his Olympic defence on the water but off it he has inspired a fighting comeback which will deliver sailing its first medal in Marseille courtesy of his biggest fan.
Vinegar, Vaseline: Household items helping Aussie sailors foil rivals
They are things you could find in any kitchen, bathroom cupboard or home tool kit and they are part of Australia’s mission to rule the waves in Marseille.
Dressed for danger! Super-fast windsurfers steal sailing show
The newest Olympic sailing class – where guns dress for danger with impact vests and helmets – kicked off in a light breeze but the coolest kids in the sport still stole the show.
From ‘idiot’ to top gun in chase for historic sailing medal
The youngest member of our sailing team has roared into top spot in the race for a historic gold but its oldest and youngest female are out of the chase for a podium at the Paris Games.
‘I’ve got to stop being an idiot’ Sailor foiled by 60 second rule
In a sport where you can still win even when last in a race and its often better to go the long way than the direct route, sailing threw another curve ball at one of Australia’s medal hopes.
‘30 knots to zero’: Handy item a horror hazard for our sailors
It’s more dangerous than a multiple Olympic champion or young gun on a hot streak. What our sailors fear most during their campaigns off Marseille.
Rugby tactics foil bruising crashes
Grae Morris loves nothing more than cracking a crash highlight reel by pushing himself to the limits in the edgy new foiling windsurfer class – as long as it not at the Olympics.
Sexy! Technology making it’s ‘dark presence’ in sailing
They created a stir when first used in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race but now these black sails will make their dark and moody presence felt in Olympic waters.
Sailing sisters on history making mission in Marseille
“Sailing sisters” Olivia Price and Evie Haseldine are chasing special history in the waters off Marseille as part of an unusual campaign for success involving tough love and plenty of tears
Rank outsiders! How ‘cool’ sailors could save the day
Just one Australian is in a medal ranking position heading into the Olympic sailing regatta in Marseille but the cool kids of the sport could upset the numbers game.
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