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Nikole Barnes is a Miami-based Olympic sailor and coach with authentic credibility in high-performance sport, ocean lifestyle, and women’s empowerment. She’s a strong fit for brands looking to reach an engaged audience around training, wellness, travel, and elite athletic performance with a genuine, mission-driven voice.
Nikole 'Nikki' Barnes is a Tokyo Olympian in the sport of Sailing, a Coast Guard military veteran, and a soon to be mom. Growing up as one of the only female sailors of her time in the Virgin Islands, Nikki is passionate to set an example as a strong female athlete and is currently training for the next three Olympics while building a family. Nikki has personally struggled with mental health after the Olympic Games in Tokyo and is currently working with the Overwatch Collective in bringing awareness to mental health issues with military and first responders.
US Sailing Team
United States Coast Guard Academy
United States
The Overwatch Collective
Has access to a professional photographer
United States Coast Guard Athlete of the Year 2022
Women's College Sailor of the Year- 2016
College Sailing Sportsmanship Award- 2017
Team USA Olympic Selection- Tokyo Olympics 2021
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1 post & 1 story with the Nikole Barnes promoting your product.
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Have Nikole Barnes make a live appearance at your next event
Brands can sponsor Nikole Barnes on OpenSponsorship by creating a free account, browsing Nikole Barnes's profile, and sending a sponsorship proposal for social posts, appearances, or integrated campaigns. OpenSponsorship handles messaging, deliverables, and deal terms in one platform so you can connect directly with this athlete.
Nikole Barnes is listed on OpenSponsorship and available for brand sponsorships. Brands can review campaign packages, audience details, and pricing on this profile, then submit a proposal to start a partnership with this athlete.
According to OpenSponsorship, estimated pricing to sponsor Nikole Barnes starts at $480 for a social media post, $720 for a appearance and $4,320 for a brand ambassador campaign. Final rates depend on deliverables, usage rights, and campaign scope. Sign up on OpenSponsorship to view packages and send a proposal.
According to OpenSponsorship, Nikole Barnes's audience includes 55K+ Instagram followers, interests including Health & Wellness, Fitness & Performance, Vitamins & Supplements, Activewear, Sailing, and more, based in Miami, FL, United States. Brands can use this profile to evaluate reach, content niche, and sponsorship fit before sending a proposal.

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October 28, 2026