• Source: Grae Morris

      • Grae Morris (born 16 October 2003) is an Australian sailor. He competed in the IQFoil event at the 2024 Summer Olympics, where he won the silver medal.


      Early life


      Morris grew up in the eastern suburbs of Sydney. His father, Brett Morris, was a former national windsurfing champion. By the age of 11, he was competing at Formula and Slalom events across Australia, transitioning to the foil discipline at age 14. He combined rowing with playing rugby as a full-back whilst attending Cranbrook School.


      Career


      In 2023, Morris earned Australia a quota spot for the IQFoil event at the 2024 Olympic Games after his performance at the Sailing World Championships in The Hague, alongside finishing in fourth place at an Olympic test event in Marseille. He crowdfunded almost $10,000 to support his Olympic attempt. He won the 13-race qualifying series, advancing him directly through the final three, and finished second in the final race behind Israel's Tom Reuveny.


      References




      External links


      Grae Morris at World Sailing
      Grae Morris at Australian Sailing
      Grae Morris at Olympics.com
      Grae Morris at the Australian Olympic Committee

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