Lisa Darmanin (sailor) explained

Lisa Darmanin (born 27 August 1991) is an Australian competitive sailor.

She won the Silver medal in the mixed Nacra 17 at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.^[1]

In March 2020, Darmanin and fellow crew member Jason Waterhouse were selected to represent Australia for sailing at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, where they placed fifth.^[2]

Darmanin was recognized by Australian Sailing as Australian Female Sailor of the Year in 2015, 2016, 2020, and 2021.^{[3] [4]}

Personal life

Darmanin is of Maltese descent. Her paternal grandparents immigrated to Australia from Malta in 1952 and were originally from Valletta and Marsaxlokk.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Lisa Darmanin . Rio2016.com . . 12 August 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160806054028/https://www.rio2016.com/en/athlete/lisa-darmanin . 6 August 2016 .
2. Web site: News - Australian Sailing Team . AustralianSailingTeam.com.au . 3 March 2020.
3. Web site: Female Sailor of the Year . 1 December 2021 . Sailing.org.au.
4. Web site: 26 November 2021 . Belcher, Ryan and Darmanin create history at Australian Sailing Awards . 1 December 2021 . Sailing.org.au.
5. News: Rio silver medal a lifetime highlight, says Darmanin. Times of Malta. 29 August 2016. 31 May 2024. Valhmor. Camilleri.