Meet Eve McMahon, a two-time U21 World Champion and Ireland's representative in the ILCA 6 class at the 2024 Paris Olympics. At just 19 years old, she made waves in the highly competitive sailing field, finishing 13th overall and becoming the youngest competitor in the top 20.
In this instalment of our Women in Sport series, we hear from Eve McMahon on her sporting inspirations, biggest goals, and proudest achievements. Eve McMahon is a two-time U21 World Champion in the ILCA 6 Class and was Team Ireland’s representative for this class at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. At the Games in Marseille, she competed as one of the youngest sailors in a highly competitive 43-boat fleet. She finished an outstanding 13th overall and was the youngest competitor in the top 20.
McMahon was also Team Ireland’s Olympic Torch Bearer when the torch landed in Marseille earlier this year. She was also nominated by World Sailing for Female Young World Sailor of the Year at the World Sailing Awards this year in Singapore and was Irish Sailing’s Sailor of the Year in 2023 and Young Sailor of the Year in 2022. As well as this, she has been nominated for RTÉ Young Sportsperson of the Year, and UCD Sportsperson of the Year. Eve is studying for her Bachelor of Science in International Commerce at University College Dublin.My earliest sporting memory was when I was sailing as a little girl in my home club, Howth Yacht Club. My two older brothers would take me out on the water in an optimist (a small boat to learn how to sail) and we would just adventure around the harbour!As I mentioned, I have two older brothers who are both great sailors. Our sailing journey began together with summer courses at Howth Yacht Club, which was an amazing way to make new friends and build new skills. Once my brothers started competing, I would often join in on races just for fun—and from there the rest is history! What message would you like to share with young women and girls interested in pursuing a career as an athlete? Reach for the stars. Sports teach us countless skills that extend far beyond the playing field, shaping who we are in everyday lif
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