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Sailing
TomSlingsby
A profile of Tom Slingsby covering his national honour, offshore category and team career.
The story so far
Tom Slingsby's Medal of the Order of Australia, awarded in 2014, is a national honour that sits alongside his sailing career. It marks him as an Australian offshore sailor whose achievements have been recognised beyond the water, and at 42 he continues to race with the Australia SailGP Team. The recognition reflects a career that spans more than one team.
His career path in the fact record begins with Oracle Racing, listed as a United States team, and then moves to the Australia SailGP Team from 2019. The 2026 season keeps him with that Australian outfit. He represents Australia in the offshore category, so his nationality and his team affiliation align. That progression from Oracle Racing to the Australia SailGP Team is the clearest career route available in the record.
Good to know
Far from retired, Tom Slingsby sails with the Australia SailGP Team, which he joined in 2019, and he is set for the 2026 season.
Born on 5 September 1984, he is 42 years old.
He was born in Sydney, Australia, and his birthday falls in September.
He received the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2014.
His height is 1.87 m, and offshore sailing is the discipline he competes in.