Nathan Handley Explained

Nathan Handley (born 17 May 1973) is a New Zealand sailor who competed in the Summer Olympics.^[1]

He represented New Zealand at the 2000 Summer Olympics he competed in the 49er with Dan Slater, finishing in 8th place.^[2] He won the 49er nationals for four consecutive years between 1997 and 2000.^[3]

After the Olympics, Handley joined Team New Zealand as a mid-bowman.^[4] He was part of the team's unsuccessful 2003 America's Cup defence.

He later became a coach and was involved with Peter Burling and Carl Evans at the 2008 Summer Olympics and with Polly Powrie and Jo Aleh at the 2016 Summer Olympics.^{[5] [6] [7]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Nathan Handley . Olympedia . 28 June 2020.
2. Web site: Daniel Slater at Sports Reference.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20200418031424/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/sl/daniel-slater-1.html. dead. 18 April 2020. 13 September 2014. www.sports-reference.com.
3. Web site: Handley works in the sewer. 21 July 2017.
4. Web site: Yachting: New boys revel in the magic of cup yachts. 21 July 2017.
5. Web site: Nathan Handley Interview. www.yachtingnz.org.nz. 21 July 2017.
6. Web site: Family sacrifice recognised as New Zealand Olympians arrive home to warm welcome. Stuff. 21 July 2017.
7. Web site: Handley hopeful after Powrie's retirement. Radio Sport. Staff. www.radiosport.co.nz. 21 July 2017.