Josh Junior

EVENT: Sailing: Finn

Securing the selection to compete in the heavy-weight men's dinghy event marks Josh Junior's Olympic debut, with Rio 2016 his first Olympic Games appearance.

Junior grew up in Wellington, took to sailing at the young age of just five years and proudly represents the capital city's Worser Bay Boating Club.

Campaigning in the Laser class during the London 2012 cycle Junior missed selection and went on to switch to the Finn class in which he has excelled, producing some career topping performances in 2015 and 2016.

The 26 year-old took victory at the 2016 Princess Sofia Regatta in March interrupting the unbeaten track record of Briton Giles Scott. A couple of 4ths - at the 2016 Finn European Champs (March) and Sailing World Cup Regattas Hyeres (April) combined to impress the New Zealand selectors and earn Junior the spot.

Junior is coached by John Cutler, Olympic bronze medallist in the Finn class at Seoul 1988.