Odile van Aanholt
Odile van Aanholt | |
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| Born | January 14, 1998 Curaçao |
| Occupation | Professional sailor |
| Known for | 49er FX World Champion (2021), 2024 Olympic gold medalist in women's 49er FX |
Odile van Aanholt (born 14 January 1998) is a Dutch professional sailor who claimed the title of 49er FX World Champion in 2021. Together with Annette Duetz, she secured the gold medal in the women's 49er FX event at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Early life
Born in Curaçao, Van Aanholt developed her sailing skills alongside her four siblings during her childhood.
Sailing career
At the age of 14, Van Aanholt earned the South American championship in the Optimist class and achieved a runner-up position at the 2014 Youth Olympic Games. She participated in the 2021 Youth America's Cup held in Auckland, competing in the Persico 69F class. Initially partnering with Marieke Jongens, she progressed into the 49erFX category. Alongside Elise de Ruijter, Van Aanholt won both the 2021 49er FX World Championship and the European Championship.