Allison Blair Jolly (born August 4, 1956) is an American sailor and Olympic champion.

"[3][8] Jolly and Jewel were the only American sailors, male or female, to win a gold medal in the games.

[9] Immediately after returning from the Olympics, Jolly continued sailing, entering the US Yacht Racing Union's Championship of Champions with her husband only three days later.

[3] In 1994, Jolly applied to join the first-ever all female team in the America's Cup yachting race, organized by Bill Koch.

[10] In a decision that shocked the yachting world, Jolly was cut from the team after tryouts and training, as was Lynne Jewell.