Gemma Jones (sailor)

Gemma Jones (born 7 January 1994) is a New Zealand sailor.

Sailing career

Jones represented New Zealand at the 2012 and 2013 International Sailing Federation youth world championships, competing in the 420 and SL 16 catamaran classes.[1]

At the 2016 Summer Olympics, Jones competed alongside Jason Saunders in the Nacra 17 event. Jones and Saunders finished fourth in the 2015 Nacra World Championships.[2]

Personal life

Her father, Murray, was an America's Cup sailor. He has won the Americas Cup 5 times and has been inducted into the Hall of Fame. Her mother Jan Shearer is a triple Olympian who won a silver medal at the 1992 Games in Barcelona in the 470 W Yachting Class.

References

  1. ↑ Shannon, Kris (20 November 2014). "The young sports stars we think will be bagging gold for NZ". Retrieved 7 August 2016 – via New Zealand Herald.
  2. ↑ "Gemma Jones - Yachting New Zealand". Retrieved 7 August 2016.
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