From ‘idiot’ to top gun in chase for historic sailing medal
The youngest member of our sailing team has roared into top spot in the race for a historic gold but its oldest and youngest female are out of the chase for a podium at the Paris Games.
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The Paris Olympics are more than a medal chase for Conor Nicholas. They are about laying demons to rest after the loss of a sister “with the biggest smile in the world”.
‘I’ve got to stop being an idiot’ Sailor foiled by 60 second rule
In a sport where you can still win even when last in a race and its often better to go the long way than the direct route, sailing threw another curve ball at one of Australia’s medal hopes.
‘30 knots to zero’: Handy item a horror hazard for our sailors
It’s more dangerous than a multiple Olympic champion or young gun on a hot streak. What our sailors fear most during their campaigns off Marseille.
Sexy! Technology making it’s ‘dark presence’ in sailing
They created a stir when first used in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race but now these black sails will make their dark and moody presence felt in Olympic waters.
Dressed for danger! Super-fast windsurfers steal sailing show
The newest Olympic sailing class – where guns dress for danger with impact vests and helmets – kicked off in a light breeze but the coolest kids in the sport still stole the show.
Sailing sisters on history making mission in Marseille
“Sailing sisters” Olivia Price and Evie Haseldine are chasing special history in the waters off Marseille as part of an unusual campaign for success involving tough love and plenty of tears
Rank outsiders! How ‘cool’ sailors could save the day
Just one Australian is in a medal ranking position heading into the Olympic sailing regatta in Marseille but the cool kids of the sport could upset the numbers game.
Rugby tactics foil bruising crashes
Grae Morris loves nothing more than cracking a crash highlight reel by pushing himself to the limits in the edgy new foiling windsurfer class – as long as it not at the Olympics.
‘Brain fried’: Heat warning for sailors after tough opening day
Soaring heat will turn the Olympic sailing competition into a test of survival as much as a test of skill with a heat warning in play at the Marseilles venue and sailors “brain fried” after one day.
Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/journalists/amanda-lulham/page/19