Lara Dallman-Weiss, 35, is an American sailor. She’s qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris as well. She previously won a spot on Team USA to compete in the Women’s Two-Person Dinghy – 470 event at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
Shoreview native Lara Dallman-Weiss qualifies for the Paris Olympics 2024
Lara Dallman-Weiss, who is from Shoreview, Minnesota, has secured a place in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. Along with her teammate Stuart McNay, she won the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in the mixed 470 sailing event. At the 470 World Championship held in Palma De Mallorca, Spain, they obtained “country qualification,” officially reserving their spot to compete in Marseille for the Olympics. This will be Dallman-Weiss’s second time participating in the Olympics, as she previously represented the United States in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
In her statement, Dallman-Weiss expressed a sense of relief after successfully qualifying the country for the Olympics. She highlighted the intense pressure and hard work that went into the trials and the world championship. Additionally, she conveyed her pride in representing the U.S. at the Paris 2024 Olympics and her eagerness to focus on training for the Games.
Lara Dallman-Weiss Date of Birth, Family, Grand Parents, and Early Life
Lara Dallman-Weiss was born on January 30, 1989, in Shoreview, Minnesota, United States. Her hometown is Miami, Florida. She is quite tall, standing at 5 feet 9 inches (173 cm).
Lara’s parents are Sue Dallman and John Weiss. She has one older brother named Tom and one older sister named Vanessa. Lara credits her grandfather, Howard Dallman, as her inspiration. Her grandfather was a pilot in both the Vietnam War and World War II.
For high school, Lara attended Mounds View High School and graduated in 2007. During her summers, she sailed in the Inland Lakes Yachting Association (ILYA). However, most of her athletic development came from playing basketball, running track and cross-country, and being a dancer. After high school, Lara went to Eckerd College and graduated in 2011 with degrees in Nutritional Counseling, Wellness Education, and Spanish. For hobbies, Lara enjoys writing, running, biking, traveling, and photography.
Lara Dallman-Weiss Early Begining of Sailing at the age of just 6
Lara began sailing when she was just 6 years old. She has raced on many different-sized sailboats, ranging from 8 feet to 183 feet long. Lara grew up sailing at the White Bear Yacht Club. Her coach is named Robby Bisi.
In 2010, she came in third place in the Women’s National sailing competition. This achievement was an important milestone in her sailing career and helped her on her way to becoming an accomplished Olympic sailor.
In 2014, she secured the third position at the Women’s Match Race World Championship as part of the Epic Racing team.
In 2016, she became the North American Champion in the Farr 40 Class sailing on the boat Flash Gordon. She also won first place in the C&C 30 class at the Key West Race Week event. Additionally, she won first place at the Etchells Pacific Coast Championship as the main sail trimmer. She also achieved third place at the Women’s Match Race World Championship again as part of the Epic Racing team.
In 2017, she was honored as the Sportsman of the Year. She also achieved the status of being a three-time All-American sailor and an All-American select.
Lara in Tokyo and Paris Olympics
In 2020, she represented the United States sailing team at the Tokyo Olympics. She competed in the 470-class sailing event and finished in 12th place. Throughout her sailing career, she has achieved many notable accomplishments. These include becoming the North American Champion in the Farr 40 Class, winning first place in the C&C 30 class at the 2016 Key West Race Week competition, and securing first place at the Etchells Pacific Coast Championship as the main sail trimmer.
Read about: American Sailor Stuart McNay qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024
In 2024, Lara Dallman-Weiss and her teammate Stuart McNay qualified to represent the U.S. in the 470 class at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. They earned this spot after winning the U.S. Olympic Trials sailing event. At the 470 World Championship in Palma De Mallorca, Spain, they finished as the top North American boat, securing 26th place overall.
It is important to note that the 2024 Paris Olympics will be the second time Lara Dallman-Weiss will compete for the United States sailing team. Her first Olympic appearance was at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where she placed 12th in the women’s 470 sailing category.
