When Sophia Montgomery first sailed, she hated it. But now, Montgomery ’26 is an Olympic sailor, set to represent Thailand in Paris. “You have to read the winds, you have to read the currents.”During the week, without ocean access, Montgomery practiced taekwondo. Though throwing punches and pulling ropes may not seem similar, she says that her martial arts practice has improved her sailing. In 2019, for her black belt test, Montgomery endured a 30-minute battle royale, fighting a series of boys for a half hour.