In news that will make even the most cynical US Sailing Team spectator rejoice, Anna Tunnicliffe has entered her Laser in the Sailing World Cup Miami next week for the first step in what everyone hopes is a huge comeback. By most accounts the fittest sailor in the world (and possibly the single fittest athlete on the entire US Olympic Team back in ’12 according to USOC staff), Tunnicliffe famously ditched her 2016 campaign for a life of Crossfitting with her significant other (and you really want to see that photo…)
Tuna did well in the huge world of Crossfit but failed to set the world on fire, and we’re praying a good result in Miami will get her sailing passions rekindled for the 2020 cycle. Anna is an absolute beast on the water and she’d be an immediate medal favorite anywhere she competes, but she adds a lot more than that to any team: Her work ethic, mentoring ability, and team leadership are legendary. Anna’s already been working out with the team in Miami, and she’s picked up right where she left off. Please, Anna!
