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 |
Gradoni currently sails in the mixed 470 class as a skipper.
He won the 470 mixed world junior championship 2021 in Sanremo.
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.