Australian Sailors Deliver Breakthrough Performances at World Champs
Australian sailors achieved personal bests at the 2025 World Championships in Sardinia, showcasing their potential for LA 2028.
The championships featured a range of conditions, from light airs to heavy breeze, as the 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 classes came to a close.
Australia's rising stars performed well across the classes, delivering personal bests and signaling a bright trajectory toward LA 2028.
Notable Performances
- Brin Liddell and Rhiannan Brown secured a career-best fourth place finish in the Nacra 17 fleet.
“That’s our best result at a World Championships,” shared Brown. “Previously we’ve got a 20th, a 19th, and an 18th, and now we’ve jumped to fourth, so it’s quite a nice incline and hopefully we can get into first for the next one.”
Liddell explained their rapid rise, saying,
“We put a lot of effort in for this last year.”
Author's summary: Australian sailors achieve personal bests at World Champs.