Rory Meehan

Rory Meehan

Rory Meehan is an elite Australian iQFOiL athlete, the 2025 U19 World Champion, and an Olympic hopeful training for the LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032 Games.

Current Campaigns

    ABOUT Rory Meehan

    Brisbane, QLD

    About Me

    I am a 19-year-old iQFOiL windsurfer from Queensland, driven by a definitive dream: representing Australia and bringing home gold at the Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games. After transitioning to the hydrofoiling discipline in 2022, I have rapidly progressed into the elite international ranks - being crowned the 2025 U19 World Championship in France and being awarded a Sport Australia Hall of Fame 2026 Scholarship.


    Key Milestones & Recent Results

    • 🏆 U19 World Champion & Youth Worlds Medalist – Crowned the 2025 U19 iQFOiL World Champion in France and secured a Bronze Medal at the Youth Sailing World Championships in Portugal.
    • â›” Rapid Senior European Ascent (2026) – Proving competitiveness on the world stage with a string of elite senior results, including 15th at the Semaine Olympique Française, 25th at the Princesa SofĂ­a Regatta, and 27th at the European Championships.
    • đŸ„‡ First Senior International Victory – Claimed 1st place at the 2026 Oceanbridge Sail Auckland in New Zealand, defeating a highly competitive fleet that included three Olympic competitors.
    • đŸ„ˆ National Podium Regular – Finished 2nd overall at both the 2024 and 2026 iQFOiL Australian Championships racing directly against the country's top Olympic squad.
    • Elite Pathway Selection – Proudly supported as an official member of the Australian Sailing Squad (ASS) and a categorised Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) athlete.


    Why Your Support Matters

    While my trajectory on the water is moving fast, the financial reality of sustained elite competition is a significant challenge. iQFOiL is a highly technical, cutting-edge sport that demands top-tier equipment and regular international travel to European circuits to race against the absolute best in the world.

    To stay on track for LA 2028 and my home games in Brisbane 2032, I need to secure financial backing to cover:

    • International Travel & Logistics: Flights, accommodation, and entry fees for essential World Cup and European Championship regattas.
    • Coaching & High-Performance Training: Ongoing specialized instruction to fine-tune my tactical and physical development.
    • Equipment & Maintenance: Investing in and maintaining competitive, race-ready foils, sails, and masts.

    By making a tax-deductible donation to my campaign through the Australian Sports Foundation, you are directly investing in the next generation of Australian Olympic sailing. Thank you for being a vital part of this journey to the podium!


    Acknowledgment of Country

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    At the ASF, we celebrate the diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their significant contributions to Australian sport and society.