Amanda Clark
Amanda Clark (born 26 March 1982) is an American sports sailor. She was born in Southampton, New York, United States.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Southampton, N.Y. |
| Residence | Shelter Island, N.Y.[1] |
| Occupation | Full-time sailor and coach |
She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, People's Republic of China in the women's 470. Sailing alongside Sara Mergenthaler the pair finished in 12th position.[2]
At the 2012 Summer Olympics, she competed in the women's 470 class with Sarah Lihan; the pair finished ninth.[3]
Significant sailing achievements: Ranked No. 1 on the U.S. Sailing Team - 470 Women (2005-2008); Team Alternate/470 Women - 2004 Olympic Games; At 15, youngest female sailor to join the US Sailing Team in the Europe class[4]
References
- Boody, Peter (17 December 2011). "Shelter Island sailor does it again: Clark makes it to 2012 Olympics". Suffolk Times.
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Amanda Clark". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
- "Women's 470". The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Limited. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
- ""2008 U.S. Olympic Sailing Team Bio"". July 31, 2008.
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