Marco Gradoni is an Italian sailor. He became the first Optimist sailor in history to win three successive World Championship titles (2017, 2018 and 2019).[1] In doing so, Gradoni was awarded the Rolex World Sailor of The Year Award in 2019, being the youngest ever recipient.[2][3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 March 2004 (age 19) Rome, Italy |
| Sailing career | |
| Class(es) | 470, Optimist |
As of June 2024, Gradoni is a helmsman for Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli.
He won the 470 mixed world junior championship 2021 in Sanremo.
In June 2023, Gradoni announced that he would pause his Olympic 470 campaign whilst he focused on the upcoming 2024 America's Cup for Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Short list for World Sailor of the Year >> Scuttlebutt Sailing News". Scuttlebutt Sailing News. 2019-09-30. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
- ^ "Marco Gradoni becomes youngest Rolex World Sailor of the Year". www.sail-world.com. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
- ^ Nixon, W. M. "World Sailing's Bermuda Decisions Will have Longterm Significance as Young People Become the Real Adults". afloat.ie. Retrieved 2021-08-11.
- ^ Vela, Giornale della (2023-06-28). "Marco Gradoni: "I'll join the Anerica's Cup with Luna Rossa."". Giornale della Vela. Retrieved 2024-06-23.