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Olympic Sailing | 49er FX
The Spanish 49er FX crew of Paula Barceló and María Cantero won a brilliant silver medal at the San Pedro Olympic Classes Regatta. The world runners-up demonstrated their strength on the regatta course that will host the 2028 Olympic Games.
A statement of authority from Spanish sailing on the stage that will crown the next Olympic champions. The crew made up of Paula Barceló y María Cantero has won a spectacular silver medal in the San Pedro Olympic Classes Regatta, the demanding race held in the waters of California which puts the finishing touch on the international circuit Sailing Grand SlamThe sailors of CN Arenal and the RCN Gran Canaria They thus achieved a memorable result in their first competitive outing on the regatta course of Los Ángeles 2028.
Seven podium finishes for a colossal performance
The competition, held from August 2nd to 8th, brought together an elite fleet of 18 49er FX crews from 14 countries, simulating Olympic conditions. From day one, Barceló y Cantero They demonstrated overwhelming consistency and talent. During the 15 heats prior to the final phase, the Spanish pair accumulated seven podium finishes, among which the following stood out: three partial victories Undeniable. This magnificent performance allowed them to reach the decisive day in a solid second position overall, with the medal within reach.
Silver defense in a high-tension Medal Race
The final day of competition brought challenging weather conditions, with winds between 16 and 20 knots testing the skill of the world's best sailors. Far from being daunted, Paula Barceló y María Cantero They knew how to handle the pressure. With a sixth and a fifth place in the final two races of the Medal SeriesThey masterfully defended their silver position. Only the powerful Swedish crew, made up of Vilma Bobeck —silver medalist in París 2024- Y Ebba Berntsson, managed to surpass the Spanish team.
Beyond the medal, the result is a crucial strategic step in the preparation for the Olympic Games. Under the guidance of their coach, Xabi FernándezThe sailors have accumulated invaluable information and experience on the very same course where, in two years' time, the Olympic medals will be contested. A podium finish that tastes like glory and strengthens their path towards... Los Ángeles 2028.
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