Jordi Xammar

Jordi Xammar Hernández was born on December 2, 1993, in Barcelona, Spain. He began his sailing career at an early age, demonstrating talent that led him to become a junior world champion in the 420 and 470 classes. His early success laid the foundation for a distinguished international career in competitive sailing, primarily in the 470 dinghy class. Xammar represents Spain, competing at the highest levels of the sport, including multiple Olympic Games.

Throughout his career, Xammar has achieved significant milestones. He participated in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, placing 12th in the Two Person Dinghy (470) event. His career highlight includes winning a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics in the men’s 470 event alongside Nicolás Rodríguez. He has also secured two silver medals at the World Championships in 2019 (Enoshima) and the European Championships in 2019 (Sanremo), and two bronze medals at the World Championships in 2018 (Aarhus) and 2021 (Vilamoura), as well as a bronze at the European Championships in 2017 (Monaco). His continuous presence at major international events highlights his consistent performance and dedication to the sport.

Beyond Olympic and World Championship successes, Xammar has also taken on leadership roles in other racing formats. He skippered the Spanish entry in the 2017 Youth America’s Cup and competed as a wildcard entry in the 2017 Extreme Sailing Series. In 2024, he and Nora Brugman were crowned 470 World Champions, further solidifying his status as a top sailor. His career demonstrates a steady progression from a promising junior to an Olympic medalist and world champion, reflecting his commitment and skill in diverse sailing disciplines.