National Water Sports
Sailing: Luna Rossa take 2-0 lead over American Magic in Challenger semis
Luna Rossa put themselves in a strong position to qualify for the Challenger Series final by taking a 2-0 lead over American Magic in the …
read moreRowing: Double Olympic champion Glover is a mum on a mission for Tokyo
Britain’s double Olympic champion Helen Glover is aiming for a comeback at the Tokyo Games after four years away from elite rowing and having three …
read moreSailing: Dalin first to complete Vendee Globe race but awaits final result
Charlie Dalin became the first to cross the finish line of the Vendee Globe round-the-world sailing race on Wednesday but he is not yet guaranteed …
read moreSailing: Frenchman Bestaven wins Vendee Globe race after time bonus
Frenchman Yannick Bestaven was declared the winner of the Vendee Globe round-the-world sailing race in the early hours of Thursday after he was handed a …
read moreArtistic swimming qualifier in Tokyo postponed until May
The artistic swimming Olympic qualification event due to be held in Tokyo in March has been postponed until May because of novel coronavirus restrictions in …
read moreSailing: American Magic’s ‘Patriot’ back on water with special tribute
American Magic on Wednesday paid tribute to their three America’s Cup rivals who helped repair their yacht “Patriot” after it capsized during a Challenger Series …
read moreSailing: America’s Cup defenders TNZ sit up and take notice of INEOS
INEOS Team UK’s dominant display in the Challenger Series has made America’s Cup defender Team New Zealand sit up and take notice, TNZ chief executive …
read moreSwimming Australia eyes Plan B in case of Tokyo cancellation
Swimming Australia has started discussions about a replacement domestic or virtual international competition for its athletes in case the Tokyo Olympics are cancelled, president Kieren …
read moreUnstoppable INEOS Team UK win again to reach Challenger Series final
INEOS Team UK won a tight third round-robin race against Italy’s Luna Rossa on Saturday for their fifth victory from five starts to storm into …
read moreAinslie may look to scratch Sunday race if Challenger Series final spot secured
INEOS Team UK skipper Ben Ainslie said he will have to decide whether to take on Luna Rossa again on Sunday or propose the race …
read moreChallenger Series set for ‘ghost races’ with U.S. team sidelined
With American Magic still working to repair the damage to their boat after capsizing on Sunday, America’s Cup organisers said this weekend’s Challenger Series round …
read moreSailGP to host eight races in 2021-22 season
SailGP’s second season will feature eight teams participating in eight races, starting in Bermuda from April, the tournament organisers said on Wednesday.
read moreBritain’s Peaty handed ticket to Tokyo Olympics
Britain’s world and Olympic 100 metres breaststroke champion Adam Peaty said he was hopeful the delayed Tokyo Games would go ahead after his place on …
read moreWindsurfing: PWA World Tour men’s and women’s divisions to receive equal pay
The Professional Windsurfers Association (PWA) on Wednesday announced that its World Tour will introduce equal prize money in the men’s and women’s fleets starting in …
read moreSailing: American Magic confident of repairing damage to ‘Patriot’
American Magic’s hopes of challenging Team New Zealand for the America’s Cup were dealt a blow when their yacht “Patriot” capsized on Sunday but the …
read moreINEOS Team UK stay unbeaten, American Magic’s yacht capsizes
INEOS Team UK cruised to an 18-second win over Luna Rossa in tough conditions on Sunday to make it four victories from four starts in …
read moreINEOS Team UK stay unbeaten in Challenger Series
INEOS Team UK continued their perfect start to the Challenger Series on Saturday with a dominant victory over American Magic in the first race of …
read moreDog-meat tweeting judge in Sun doping case had doubtful impartiality – Swiss court
Chinese swimmer Sun Yang did not get an impartial hearing when he was banned for eight years for doping offences as one of the judges …
read moreSailing: INEOS Team UK make perfect start to Challenger Series
After losing all of their races in the December regatta INEOS Team UK staged a remarkable turnaround on Friday to win their opening two races …
read moreOlympics: Surfers ride out pandemic in paradise ahead of Games debut
Athletes around the world have searched for ways and places to ride out the COVID-19 pandemic and prepare for the Tokyo Olympics but surfers Brisa …
read moreRowing: Canada’s Olympic gold medallist Heddle dies aged 55
Triple Olympic rowing gold medallist Kathleen Heddle, the quiet, stoic foil to flamboyant, gregarious pairs partner Marnie McBean, has died after a long battle with …
read moreSailing: Top Gun on water with flight key to America’s Cup fight
Kitted out more like fighter jet pilots than sailors, three crews from Britain, Italy and the United States begin a series of dog fights this …
read moreSwimming: Former Olympic champion Keller part of U.S. Capitol siege – reports
American Klete Keller, who won two Olympic gold medals as a relay teammate of Michael Phelps, was identified as being among the Donald Trump supporters …
read moreSailing-Team New Zealand head and shoulders above competition, says Ainslie
INEOS Team UK skipper Ben Ainslie said defending America’s Cup champions Team New Zealand (TNZ) are head and shoulders above the competition but expects the …
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