Maja Siegenthaler

Maja Siegenthaler was born on 11 November 1992, in Spiez, Switzerland. She developed an early interest in sailing, transitioning to the 470 class in 2011. Siegenthaler has established herself as a significant figure in Swiss sailing, competing in multiple Olympic Games and various international events. Her career is marked by consistent representation at the highest levels of the sport.

Siegenthaler’s Olympic journey began when she competed at the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics in the women’s 470 class alongside Linda Fahrni, where they finished 14th. This partnership continued through the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics, where they again represented Switzerland in the women’s 470 class. Her dedication to the sport led to her selection for the Paris 2024 Olympics, where she will compete in the 470 dinghy mixed pair with Yves Mermod. This transition to a mixed crew highlights her adaptability and ongoing pursuit of Olympic success.

Throughout her career, Siegenthaler has collaborated with various sailing teams and organizations. She was part of the Switzerland SailGP Team and has joined Maud Jayet, Elia Colombo, Elena Lengwiler, Sébastien Schneiter, and Arno de Planta in the national sailing team for upcoming events. Her participation in elite competitions and her continuous progression through different sailing classes underscore her commitment and skill in professional sailing.