Going for Gold

Maggie Shea ’11 will represent the U.S. again at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris this summer

Maggie Shea ’11, who finished 11th in the Women’s Skiff – 49erFX at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, will represent the United States once again at the 2024 Games in Paris this summer. Shea and her longtime skipper Stephanie Roble officially qualified for the U.S. Olympic team in April.

“I’m so honored for the opportunity to represent Team USA and compete on the U.S. Olympic team,” Shea said. “I’m grateful and excited for a second chance to deliver our best performance on the Olympic stage. We’ve learned so much in the last three years since Tokyo and in our eight years sailing the FX together. It’s rare that you get a second crack at things in life and I’m really thankful for that chance.”

At Conn, Shea led the Women’s Sailing team to a second-place finish at the 2011 ICSA Women’s Nationals. She was recognized as an All-American Honorable Mention and NEISA Sportswoman of the Year.

The 2024 Olympic Women’s Skiff – 49erFX races are scheduled to begin July 28.