MARSEILLE: Racing in the debut women's windsurfing marathon was abandoned on Wednesday (Jul 31) as the wind faded during a gruelling hour for the Olympic sailors competing in a long-series off Marseille.
Paris 2024 Olympics - Sailing - Women's Windsurfing - Marseille Marina, Marseille, France - July 31, 2024. Sharon Kantor of Israel in action. REUTERS/Lisi NiesnerMARSEILLE: Racing in the debut women's windsurfing marathon was abandoned on Wednesday as the wind faded during a gruelling hour for the Olympic sailors competing in a long-series off Marseille.
Eventually, after Israel's Sharon Kantor had led for most of the legs completed, the organisers opted to abandon, an official boat speeding in front of the fleet and flying the flag signalling that the race was over. In sailing, points are awarded based on the finishing position, with the lowest overall score winning.
The men's marathon was due to take place too on Wednesday, but was postponed due to the light wind conditions, with the organisers opting to try for shorter races later on instead.
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