Matt Wearn

Full Name: Matt Wearn (Wearny) Date of Birth:  30/09/1995 Began Sailing:  Age 6 Hometown:  Perth Home Club:  Royal Perth Yacht Club, Fremantle SC Institute / Academy:  WAIS, AIS Australian Sailing Team:  Since 2014 Education:  Woodvale Secondary College

Matt Wearn has been sailing since he was five years old and representing Australia for over a decade, after choosing the sport over a possible career in Australian Rules football. A consummate team player, Wearn has challenged Tom Burton to be his best before and after Rio, and has snared some impressive victories in recent times, including becoming the first Australian since Tom Slingsby in 2008 to win the Laser Euros.

My sporting hero is

Michael Jordan because of his professionalism and sheer ability to dominate a game of basketball. He also has some pretty good quotes.

What was the first boat you raced in?

Optimist

What other boat classes have you sailed during your career?

420, Musto Skiff, M32

When did you first represent Australia?

2005 Singapore Optimist Nationals

What has been your career highlight?

Winning the Laser European Championship in 2018