Odile van Aanholt

Odile van Aanholt is a Dutch sailor who was the 2021 49er FX World Champion. She is, together with Annette Duetz, the gold medalist at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the woman's 49er FX.

Early life

Van Aanholt was born in Curaçao and grew up with four siblings who all sail.

Sailing career

In 2013, at the age of 14, Van Aanholt was the South American Optimist champion, and she took second place in the 2014 Youth Olympic Games. Sailing World detailed her training in the Persico 69F in preparation for the 2021 Youth America's Cup in Auckland. Van Aanholt also sails in the 49erFX, starting first with Marieke Jongens. She is, with Elise de Ruijter, the 2021 49er FX World Champion and 49er FX European Champion.