Mateo Majdalani

Mateo Majdalani is an Argentine professional sailor, known for his performance in the Olympic Nacra 17 class (mixed multihull). His athletic career has established him as one of the leading figures in Argentine sailing on the international stage, where he stands out for his technical skill, perseverance, and the partnership he has formed.

From a young age, he devoted himself to sailing, competing in various categories. He honed his skills and achieved his first international successes in the 29er youth class, where he won a bronze medal at the 2012 World Youth Sailing Championships. This early success laid the foundation for his ambition to compete among the world’s sailing elite and build an Olympic career.

Her focus was on the Nacra 17 class, a mixed-gender, high-speed discipline that requires perfect synchronization between the helmsman and his partner. With her partner, she achieved significant success in the region, winning the silver medal at the 2019 Pan American Games and, later, the gold medal at the 2023 Pan American Games, establishing themselves as one of the strongest duos in the Americas.

The culmination of his hard work and dedication came with his participation in the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he won the silver medal in the mixed multihull class. This achievement represents one of the greatest feats in the history of Argentine sailing at the Olympic Games and established him as a sports icon in his country. Mateo Majdalani’s legacy is that of an athlete who, through discipline and teamwork, demonstrated Argentina’s ability to compete at the highest level in the sport of sailing, becoming a symbol of nautical excellence and the Olympic spirit.