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An Olympic (Length) Review, Part I

The closing ceremonies of the 2012 Olympics featured a phoenix rising as the Olympic flame was extinguished. Can the U.S. Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider treat the sailing regatta in a similar way, and pull the keys to a successful future from the ashes of a disaster? Here’s a few thoughts.

2012 Olympics, Day 13

Racing wrapped up for the Men’s and Women’s 470 fleets in Weymouth. Photos by Daniel Forster

2012 Olympics, Day 11

Olympic champions were crowned in the 49er class, while racing continued for the Women’s 470 and Women’s Match Racing. Photos: Daniel Forster

Sailing World

An Olympic (Length) Review, Part I

The closing ceremonies of the 2012 Olympics featured a phoenix rising as the Olympic flame was extinguished. Can the U.S. Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider treat the sailing regatta in a similar way, and pull the keys to a successful future from the ashes of a disaster? Here’s a few thoughts.

2012 Olympics, Day 13

Racing wrapped up for the Men’s and Women’s 470 fleets in Weymouth. Photos by Daniel Forster

2012 Olympics, Day 11

Olympic champions were crowned in the 49er class, while racing continued for the Women’s 470 and Women’s Match Racing. Photos: Daniel Forster

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