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- ↑ "Dominique Stater". www.teamusa.com. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
- ↑ Sportsdesk, B. V. M. (2024-01-14). "Dominique Stater, Ian Barrows, and Hans Henken Qualify for Paris 2024 Olympics, Stu McNay and Lara Dallman-Weiss Lead 470 Event at US Trials in Miami". BVM Sports. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
- ↑ "Miami native, UM graduate qualifies for Paris Olympics in windsurfing". Miami Herald.
- ↑ "Olympedia – Dominique Stater". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
- ↑ "Dominique Stater - US Sailing". US Sailing. Retrieved 2024-02-25.