Sailing duo out to repeat Mills glory

Published date21 March 2024
Publication titleHuddersfield Daily Examiner
The duo will compete in the 470 class, which is making its debut as a mixed event having recently been the domain of three-time Olympic medallist Hannah Mills

Mills teamed up with Saskia Clark to win silver and gold in the women's category in 2012 and 2016 respectively before joining Eilidh McIntyre to retain her Olympic crown in 2020.

Heathcote, who will be the youngest sailor in the British team at the age of 22, said: "It gives me goosebumps knowing that I'm going to be a part of the biggest sporting spectacle on earth.

"The Olympics...

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