Théry Schir joins Alinghi Red Bull Racing after a successful career as a track and road cyclist that saw him compete in two Olympic Games. He credits his father for his love of sailing.
Théry’s father competed in plenty of regattas when he was little. “In particular, my father took part in a few seasons in D35 on Lake Geneva. Being close friends of the Ravussin family, I was a big fan and spent my time following them during the various transatlantic regattas.”
The Swiss sailor was enthralled with water from a young age, but at 12-years-old Théry attended sailing school at the Morges yacht club. Where he competed in regattas on Lake Geneva and at sea.

After those two years, Théry decided that maybe he would be better on two wheels rather than water. “To be very honest, I have never had much success on a boat. I was not bad but at 14 I remember finding an excuse to quit sailing. My father was a little sad but I wanted to ride a bike,” he explained. “15 years later I tell myself that it was a good decision. I was able to make a career out of cycling and now I'm back at the top level of sailing. So, I feel like a 14-year-old again!”

His career in cycling saw him finish second in the UCI Track Cycling World Cup and also collect a silver in the omnium at the European Games. On the road, he was equally successful, finishing third in the 2021 National Road Championships. Théry also competed in both the Rio and Tokyo Olympics.

Théry has returned to the water because he was drawn to the America’s Cup. “I want to compete in one of the most historic competitions in the world. And at Alinghi Red Bull Racing we have a team filled with extremely talented people,” he said, before adding: “With the Olympics, the America’s Cup is a dream for any top athlete. Moreover, taking part with a 100% Swiss team makes me very proud. We are a small freshwater country but it seems that our team has an unfinished story with the Cup.”