Nathan Handley

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]

References
  1. "Nathan Handley". Olympedia. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  2. "Daniel Slater at Sports Reference.com". www.sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 13 September 2014.
  3. "Handley works in the sewer". Retrieved 21 July 2017.
  4. "Yachting: New boys revel in the magic of cup yachts". Retrieved 21 July 2017.
  5. "Nathan Handley Interview". www.yachtingnz.org.nz. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
  6. "Family sacrifice recognised as New Zealand Olympians arrive home to warm welcome". Stuff. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
  7. Staff, Radio Sport. "Handley hopeful after Powrie's retirement". www.radiosport.co.nz. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
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