Laura Harding

“Don’t wait for opportunity. Create it.”

Personal Details

Home town:: Blairgowrie
Occupation / Area of Study / Work:: Student
Hero / Most Admired Athlete:: Dylan Alcott
Date of birth:: 1 October 1999

Sporting Details

Home Club:

Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron

World Championships History:

2024, 49er FX World Championships, 5th

2022, 49erFX World Championships, 16th

2018, Junior World Champion in the 420 Class

2018, Vice Open World Champion in the 420 Class

Sporting Highlights:

Australian Sailing Squad member since 2021

Laura in the News

WEEKEND WRITE-UP: Scotty back on the winners list

January 24, 2022

In VIS sport, Scotty James is back on the winners list after an impressive performance in Aspen, as Dylan Alcott triumphs in a three-set battle at the Australian Open.

WEEKEND WRITE-UP: Historic week for Australian Curling

December 13, 2021

In VIS sport, Dean Hewitt and his curling partner secured Australia its first ever Olympic quota spot in curling, as the Aussie aerial skiers produced gold and silver in Finland.

Harding and Grimshaw win silver at 420 World Championships

January 8, 2018

VIS Sailing duo, Ella Grimshaw and Laura Harding have won the silver medal at the 420 World Championships in Fremantle last week.

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