Olympics Daily Debrief, Day 9 — Moments of Victory
We’re breaking down the most dramatic and victorious minutes in today’s four medal races.
We’re breaking down the most dramatic and victorious minutes in today’s four medal races.
With hardware on the line and double points at stake, sailing strategy takes on new forms during medal races.
Postponements reigned supreme at the Olympic regatta today, until a squall hit. The wind was nowhere — and then it was everywhere at once.
There are seven race circles in Rio, all with very different characteristics. World Sailing’s PRO Nino Schmeli discusses organizing the one of the most complex international regattas.
Two medal races, three gold medals. The RS:X wrap up the Olympics, and the Finns already have their champion.
No amount of practice can prevent a bad finish as a result of equipment failure. For sailors, they not only have to keep their bodies in peak condition, but their boats as well.
Laser sailor Tonci Stipanovic secures Croatia’s first-ever sailing medal. Plus, USA gets their first race-win of the regatta.
The spectator area for Olympic sailing in Rio coincides with a national pastime.
America’s men’s windsurfing rep doesn’t consider himself a medal contender — yet — but he’s on his way.
In two of the Olympic classes, there’s no denying who’s dominant.
Seizing upon their youth, athleticism and commitment, these college sailing teammates drop into a faster gear for the ride of their lives.
All the chatter before the Games was about the crazy currents in the Bay. So, where are they?
We’re breaking down the most dramatic and victorious minutes in today’s four medal races.
With hardware on the line and double points at stake, sailing strategy takes on new forms during medal races.
Postponements reigned supreme at the Olympic regatta today, until a squall hit. The wind was nowhere — and then it was everywhere at once.
There are seven race circles in Rio, all with very different characteristics. World Sailing’s PRO Nino Schmeli discusses organizing the one of the most complex international regattas.
Two medal races, three gold medals. The RS:X wrap up the Olympics, and the Finns already have their champion.
No amount of practice can prevent a bad finish as a result of equipment failure. For sailors, they not only have to keep their bodies in peak condition, but their boats as well.
Laser sailor Tonci Stipanovic secures Croatia’s first-ever sailing medal. Plus, USA gets their first race-win of the regatta.
The spectator area for Olympic sailing in Rio coincides with a national pastime.
America’s men’s windsurfing rep doesn’t consider himself a medal contender — yet — but he’s on his way.
In two of the Olympic classes, there’s no denying who’s dominant.
Seizing upon their youth, athleticism and commitment, these college sailing teammates drop into a faster gear for the ride of their lives.
All the chatter before the Games was about the crazy currents in the Bay. So, where are they?
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