Cornell University Athletics

2024-25 I FRESHMAN SEASON
Second-team All-MAISA women’s skipper … national runner-up for the Janet Lutz Trophy as the singlehanded national championship … claimed the MAISA Faye Bennett Trophy Singlehanded championship … sailed in 13 regattas during the season … part of the championship squad that helped the Women’s Fleet Racing squad advance through the semifinals in second place … helped Cornell to a runner-up effort at the Georgetown Women’s Team Race.

PRIOR TO CORNELL
Brings 12 years of sailing experience to the team ... was crowned the 2022 ILCA 4 French and North American champion ... placed sixth at the 2023 European championship ILCA 4 ... fourth at the 2023 world championship ILCA 4 ... fourth at the 2023 French championship ILCA 6 ... first at the 2023 Palamos Christmas race ILCA 6 ... 12th at the 2024 European championship ILCA 6.

PERSONAL
Gilda Alic Evelyne Dondona is the daughter of Piercarlo Dondona and Celine Castelain ... she is enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.