Jordi Xammar and Marta Cardona consolidate their leadership with gold at the French Olympic Week

 

The crew made up of Jordi Xammar y Marta Cardona has won the gold medal in the category 470 Mixto during the Semana Olímpica Francesa celebrated in HyèresThis victory, achieved on the south coast of Francia, confirms the strength of the pre-Olympic team of Real Federación Española de Vela in the world elite circuit.

 

Strategic control on the coast of Hyères

 

The tandem formed by Jordi Xammar (RCN Barcelona) and Marta Cardona (CN Arenal) confirmed their technical superiority on a final day marked by winds between 15 and 18 knots. After leading the overall standings since the third day of competition, the strategy in the Medal Series He focused on directly controlling his main competitors, the British team, avoiding unnecessary risks to secure the gold on the Mediterranean coast.

 

This result represents a milestone in the season's sports planning, adding to the European bronze and the gold recently obtained in the Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels en PalmaWith this victory, the Spanish duo has now achieved two consecutive wins in the events of the Sailing Grand Slam.

 

Overall results of the Spanish team

 

In addition to success in 470 MixtoThe Spanish delegation also achieved outstanding results in other disciplines, demonstrating the strength of the pre-Olympic team:

 

• Patricia Suarez y Melania HenkeFourth place in the category 49er FX, just missing the podium after a high-intensity competition.
• Silvia Mas y Alejandro de Maqua: Sixth final position, consolidated after a closing day characterized by its competitive consistency.

The main results obtained by the representatives of the Real Federación Española de Vela at the French meeting:

 

Crew	Category	Final Position
Jordi Xammar y Marta Cardona	470 Mixto	1st (Gold)
Patricia Suárez y Melania Henke	49er FX	4 º
Silvia Mas y Alejandro de Maqua	470 Mixto	6 º

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the French Olympic Week

 

What was Xammar and Cardona's strategy to secure the gold?

The crew focused on managing their lead built up during the week and keeping a close eye on their British rivals during the Medal Serieswhich allowed them to avoid risks and maintain the lead they had gained since the third day.

 

What position does the Spanish team hold in the Sailing Grand Slam?

After the victory in Hyères and the previous triumph in the Trofeo Princesa Sofía de PalmaThe Spanish team leads the season's standings in the class 470 Mixto within this prestigious international circuit.

 

What other outstanding results did the delegation achieve in Hyères?

In addition to gold, the fourth place finish is noteworthy. Patricia Suárez y Melania Henke en 49er FX, and the sixth place of Silvia Mas along with Alejandro de Maqua.