Britain wins Laser gold at Olympic sailing
19/8/2008 18:00
Paul Goodison claimed Laser gold at the Olympic Sailing Regatta in Qingdao
, China today, winning the third gold for Britain in the regatta.
Taking an
18-point lead into the double-points race, Paul Goodison used the tactic to
block his nearest rival Sweden to maintain his lead in the medal race. He forced
Sweden to the last of the 10-boat fleet through all the marks while Goodison
himself keeping the 9th position till the end.
With a total of 63 points,
Goodison added to Britain's already impressive collection of Yngling and Finn
gold medals and 470 Men's silver. He also proved his talent was unquestionable
to win his first Olympic gold despite the 4th position in Athens
2004.
Vasilij Zbogar from Slovenia took the silver medal, finishing 2nd in
the medal race with 71 points overall. The bronze medal went to Diego Romero
from Italy with 75 points total and 3nd finish in the medal race.
Xinhua
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