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.
Sailing
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.
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Aussie sailors walk the walk after bike, scooter, bans
It could be the weirdest preparation for an Olympics our sailors have ever done – bushwalking. But it’s come in handy thanks to a ban on bikes and scooters at the sailing venue in Marseille.
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