Ashley's Story
Ashley Stoddart took to the water of Marina da Gloria in her Olympic debut in Rio in the laser radial class. She had a strong finish to her regatta, placing third in the medal race, which gave her an overall placing of ninth
It was a full circle for the Queenslander’s sailing career, having first represented Australia at a worlds in Brazil at the 2009 Youth World Championships in Buzios.
Stoddart secured Australia a quota spot for the Games when she finished 11th at the 2015 World Championships in Mussanah, Oman.