Andy Maloney

Andrew Maloney (born 2 June 1990) is a New Zealand professional sailor born on 2 June 1990.[1]

Andy Maloney
Personal information
Full nameAndrew Maloney
Nationality New Zealand
Born (1990-06-02) 2 June 1990
Sailing career
Class(es)Finn
Medal record
Sailing
Representing  New Zealand
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2021 Porto, PORFinn
Gold medal – first place2008 Auckland, NZLLaser Radial
Bronze medal – third place2012 Newport, USAMelges 32
Bronze medal – third place2008 Boltenhagen, GERLaser
Bronze medal – third place2006 Garda, ITASplash
Bronze medal – third place2005 Puck, POLSplash

Sailing career

From the Murrays Bay Sailing Club,[2] he finished third in both the 2005 and 2006 World Championships in the Splash class.

He finished 13th in the 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships in a Laser, he then finished third at the 2012 Laser World Championships.[3] He also sailed for Oman Sail in the 2012 Extreme Sailing Series. At the 2013 America's Cup, Maloney was part of the New Zealand team that won the Youth America's Cup, sailing alongside Peter Burling, Blair Tuke and Guy Endean.[4]

He attempted to qualify for the 2016 Summer Olympics in the Laser class, but missed out on a spot in the New Zealand Olympic team to eventual bronze medallist, Sam Meech.[5] His sister, Alex Maloney, is a professional sailor who won Silver at the 2016 Summer Olympics in a 49erFX with Sam Meech's sister, Molly.[6]

Maloney joined Team New Zealand in November 2016. He added 10 kilograms (22 pounds) in muscle to bulk up for a grinding role on the boat.[7][8] The role turned out to be as a "cyclor", after Team New Zealand decided to install pedal powered grinders.[9][10] Maloney was part of the crew that won the 2017 America's Cup.[11]

References
  1. "Yachting New Zealand Team Profile Page". Retrieved 12 May 2021.
  2. "Local Matters – Family insights into America's Cup success". www.localmatters.co.nz. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
  3. "Andy Maloney takes Bronze at Laser World Championships – New Zealand Olympic Team". 9 February 2016. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
  4. "NZL Sailing Team members Josh Junior and Andy Maloney join ETNZ". www.yachtingnz.org.nz. Archived from the original on 24 August 2017. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
  5. "New Zealand Laser sailor Andy Maloney increases lead at Majorca regatta". Stuff. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
  6. "End is Near for Kiwi Training Partners >> Scuttlebutt Sailing News". Scuttlebutt Sailing News. 28 April 2016. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
  7. "Maloney and Junior added to America's Cup team". 11 November 2016. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
  8. "America's Cup: Andy Maloney and Josh Junior join Team New Zealand".
  9. "Northland crew help Team New Zealand to redemption shot". Retrieved 20 July 2017.
  10. "America's Cup: Team New Zealand's rookie crew backed to handle weight of expectation". Stuff. 20 June 2017. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
  11. "Waterline – Amazing year for America's Cup sailors". www.waterline.co.nz. Retrieved 20 July 2017.


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