Olympic gold medallist Eilidh McIntyre has sailed into a new challenge by joining Henry Adams estate agency.

McIntyre won gold for Team GB at the Tokyo Olympics in sailing, but announced her retirement earlier this year.

She now plans to make waves as a negotiator in the regional agency’s Haslemere office in Surrey.

I’ve always loved property, interior design, meeting people and helping them succeed”

“I’ve always loved property, interior design, meeting people and helping them succeed, so after stepping back from competitive sailing with Team GB, I knew estate agency was the right route for me,” says McIntyre, who approached Henry Adams for advice.

“My integrity means a lot to me, so I wanted to join a professional estate agency with strong values which is what led me to Henry Adams.”

First few days

In her first few days she has been learning about compliance and conducting viewings.

“Even answering the phone, which I thought would be easy, is competitive here!” she adds.

Having bought her own property by the coast in 2020, McIntyre remembers the process as ‘so stressful’, and hopes to help others navigate the process through calmer waters.

You do have to be very organised and disciplined, as well as focused on your team and your skills.”

“There are definitely synergies with estate agency and sailing. Sport is about much more than the physical aspect,” she explains.

“It’s also making sure logistics are all in order, equipment is serviced and in the right place at the right time, and keeping on top of travel arrangements.

“You do have to be very organised and disciplined, as well as focused on your team and your skills.”

Finish line

Toby Miller, partner at Henry Adams, says: “We are delighted to welcome Eilidh to our Haslemere office. She’s enthusiastic, high-achieving and a quick learner so it’s great to have her on board.

“I’m sure she’ll prove very valuable in helping our clients and customers get their sales across the finish line.