Nicky Souter

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Nicky Souter
Personal information
Birth nameNicole Souter
NationalityAustralian
Born (1984-05-06) 6 May 1984 (age 39)
Sydney, Australia
Sailing career
ClubRoyal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, Sydney, Australia New York Yacht Club, USA
Medal record
Sailing
Representing Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2009 LysekilMatch racing
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2010 Newport, Rhode IslandMatch racing

Nicky Souter (born 6 May 1984) is an Australian sailor competing in match racing. [1] Souter won the 2009 ISAF Women's Match Racing World Championship and placed 3rd in the 2010 Women's Match Racing World Championships. In 2010, Souter was named Australian Female Sailor of the Year. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Sailor Biography : Sailors | ISAF | World Sailing | Official Website". members.sailing.org. Retrieved 5 October 2015.