Conor Nicholas

Biography

Conor Nicholas embarked on his sailing journey at the tender age of five, spurred on by his family's enthusiasm for the sport. His older brother's involvement sparked a family-wide interest that soon became central to Conor's life. Thanks to his family's unwavering support, Conor competed across Australia and internationally, racking up multiple Australian titles and a World Youth Championship along the way. Conor started sailing Pelican dinghies at the South of Perth Yacht Club and transitioned to lasers, clinching his first event victory at Sail Fremantle in 2011. His talent shone through with a bronze medal at the 2013 Laser Youth World Championships, followed by his first Youth World Championship title in the Laser Radial class in 2015. Teaming up with Darren Bundock, Conor achieved a remarkable victory at the F18 World Championships in 2019 in Spain. After taking some time off, he paired up with Nia Jerwood and focused on the mixed 470 category. By 2023, their partnership began yielding impressive results, including a 13th-place finish at the Mixed 470 European Championships in Italy. A strong performance at the Olympic Test Event in Marseille saw them finish 6th overall, providing a glimpse of what might be possible at the Paris Games. Back home, Conor and Nia claimed victory in the mixed 470 class at Sail Melbourne, edging out the competition in a nail-biting finale. Their success continued as they secured a Paris Olympics quota spot at Sail Sydney in December 2023. Carrying their momentum into 2024, the pair finished 15th at the 470 World Championships in Mallorca, Spain. Conor's journey is a testament to his dedication and the pivotal role of family support in his athletic achievements.