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Closing ceremony completes record Youth Worlds
With the
sailing complete, the 45th Youth Sailing World Championships officially came
to an end with the closing ceremony at the Mahsuri International Exhibition
Centre in Langkawi, Malaysia.
Over the regatta a record 425 sailors from 76 nations competed in nine
fleets, hunting for a Youth Sailing World Championships title and the
ceremony was a chance to celebrate the achievements of the young sailors who
triumphed.
Following a speech by YB Dato' Kamaruzzaman Abu Kassim, President of the
Malaysian Sailing Authority, World Sailing Vice President Quanhai Li spoke of
the 'excellent sailing conditions' that the competitors enjoyed at the
Malaysian Sailing Centre and complimented the beautiful racing areas. Mr Li
also acknowledged the help of the organising committee, volunteers, staff and
boat manufacturers that made the event.
Speaking of the young sailors, Mr Li stated, "It is obvious you have enjoyed yourselves and
made some new friends. Above all else it has been a pleasure to watch such
camaraderie and good manners. You have demonstrated outstanding skills and
sportsmanship but above all a passion for the sport of sailing.”
Someone who personified those sentiments was Hungary's Maria Erdi. Erdi was
the recipient of the Bengt Julin Trophy which is chosen by the sailors
themselves and given to a competitor or National team that has displayed acts
of sportsmanship, respect, graciousness, friendliness and endeavour.
Following the speeches, the medal ceremonies began with gold, silver and
bronze medals handed to the top three in each of the nine classes as well as
the Nations Trophy which was presented to the top performing country at the
Championships. This years Nations Trophy went to Australia.
As the World Sailing flag was lowered and presented to Negaraku and Allah
Selamat Sultan who were representing Oman, the next hosts of the Youth
Sailing World Championships, the event was officially closed.
List of Winners
420 Boys
Gold – Will Logue and Bram Brakman (USA)
Silver - Leonardo Lombardi and Rodrigo Luz (BRA)
Bronze – Douglas Elmes and Colin O'Sullivan (IRL)
420 Girls
Gold – Julia Szmit and Hanna Dzik (POL)
Silver – Nia Jerwood and Lisa Smith (AUS)
Bronze – Maria Caba and Carla Diaz (ESP)
29er Boys
Gold - Peter Lin Janezic and Anze Podlogar (SLO)
Silver – Jackson Keon and Nick Egnot Johnson (NZL)
Bronze – Tomas Mathisen and Mads Mathisen (NOR)
29er Girls
Gold – Sirre Kronlof and Veera Hokka (FIN)
Silver – Laerke Graversen and Iben Nielsby Christensen (DEN)
Bronze – Greta Stewart and Kate Stewart (NZL)
SL16
Gold – Louis Flament and Charles Dorange (FRA)
Silver – Shaun Connor and Sophie Renouf (AUS)
Bronze – Tamryn Lindsay and William McKenzie (NZL)
Laser Radial Boys
Gold – Alistair Young (AUS)
Silver – George Gautrey (NZL)
Bronze – Daniel Whiteley (GBR)
Laser Radial Girls
Gold – Maria Erdi (HUN)
Silver – Hannah Anderssohn (GER)
Bronze – Magdalena Kwasna (POL)
RS:X Boys
Gold – Titouan le Bosq (FRA)
Silver – Francisco Saubidet Birkner (ARG)
Bronze – Brenno Francioli (BRA)
RS:X Girls
Gold - Stefania Elfutina (RUS)
Silver - Emma Wilson (GBR)
Bronze – Xian Ting Huang (CHN)
Nations Trophy
Australia
New Zealand
France
By Richard Aspland /
World Sailing
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