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Dorset trio to join the British Sailing Team at the Paris Olympics
Three athletes from Dorset will be joining the British Sailing Team at the 2024 Olympic Games in France.
Team GB is busy preparing for next month’s Olympic Games in France, including the British Sailing Team which is bringing along three athletes from Dorset to go for gold.
This year’s sailing competition will feature 330 athletes from 54 countries, with races being held at Marseille, Frioul, Corniche and Calanques.
Five members of the British Sailing Team have competed in the Olympics before, while the remaining nine are making their debut.
Among this year’s roster are three athletes who live in Dorset.
Emma Wilson, who lives in Portland, will compete in windsurfing. The 25-year-old won bronze in Tokyo 2020.
Also from Portland is Saskia Tidey. Born in Ireland, she will be sailing a skiff alongside teammate Freya Black. Saskia came in 12th place in Rio 2016 and 6th in 2020. Earlier this year, she won bronze at the European Championships. Will this be Saskia’s time to claim gold?
Finally, there is Ellie Aldridge from Poole, who started sailing aged seven. She is competing in the women’s kite foiling, a new event at the Olympics where athletes reach speeds of up to 50mph. Ellie was European champion in 2023 and has won four world championship medals in the past three years.
Throughout the 117-year history of the Olympic Games, Team GB has excelled at sailing, winning a total of 64 medals including 31 gold – more than any other nation, and 11 more than second-placed United States on the all-time medal table.
The Paris 2024 Olympics start on 26 July until 11 August. Emma and Saskia will be competing from 28 July, while Ellie will be competing from 4 August.
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