Feb 10 2025 68 mins
Motivated, But Determined!
Two words you can easily use when talking about Australia's Matt Wearn.
A through and through Sandgroper, Matt has given it his all to anything he put his hand too, Junior footy, Basketball and of course Sailing. The passion for sailing has been in his family for years and Matt took to it straight away as a youngster.
Starting out in local regatta's before entering into International competitions, Representing his state and then of course Australia. In the episode with Matt he takes us on his pathways from this early days at Fresh Water Bay Yatch Club before making the move to Fremantle Yatch Club.
Matt explains the art of sailing, boat design and the costs involved in the sport as well.
We discuss qualifying for Rio 2016, but just missing out on selection. Making podiums in world championships and his progression to winning gold. His experience at the Tokyo Olympics, Winning Gold and difference in celebrations there compared to his latest Olympics Gold medal at the Paris 2024 games.
Not to forget he is one of our most recently Australian flag bearers, an OAM recipient and an AIS athlete of the year winner as well.
All this and just a really nice guy!