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Olympic Regatta Day 5: USA Wins Six Races
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470 sailors Amanda Clark and Sarah Mergenthaler
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Tim Wadlow and Chris Rast won all three
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Qingdao, China (August 13) - Tim Wadlow (Beverly, MA) and Chris Rast (San Diego, CA) built a picket fence with scores of 1, 1, 1 in today's 49er races. The pair entered the day in 13th overall and had finished no better than fifth in the first six races, but they rebounded to sweep the day. Rast is competing in his third Olympics and ranked today as his "best ever!" He said, "It feels great to get back on track." After a tough start to the regatta, they benefitted from yesterday's day off, taking the time to talk to mentors like Star coach Hans Wallen (SWE) and Rules Advisor Dave Perry (Southport, CT). Wadlow explained, "We needed a day to chill out, reflect and come back
with a new attitude. Now we're just going to take every race as it comes and give it our best shot." The first two 49er races were officially reported as with two to three knot breezes, but Rast said it felt more like four. Rast and Wadlow said they owed a little bit of today's success to the wind gods, so maybe that's why it felt like four knots to them and no one else. Wadlow and Rast have now moved up to fifth place overall in the 19-boat fleet.
Wadlow and Rast weren't the only ones to top the charts today, as the USA had bullets in three other classes. Team Leader Dean Brenner (Wallingford, CT) mentioned the USA's six race wins today to American-born New Zealand coach Rod Davis, who said, "I don't know if that's ever happened!"
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Latest Results
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49er
1. AUS
2. DEN
3. ITA
5. USA
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470 Men
1. AUS
2. FRA
3. GBR
17. USA
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470 Women
1. NED
2. AUS
3. ESP
14. USA
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Finn
1. GBR
2. USA
3. FRA
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Laser
1. ITA
2. POR
3. ARG
8. USA
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Laser Radial
1. USA
2. CRO
3. LTU
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RS:X Men
(layday)
1. ISR
2. HKG
3. NZL
24. USA
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RS:X Women
(layday)
1. CHN
2. ESP
3. AUS
26. USA
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Yngling
1. GBR
2. NED
3. USA
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Star
Racing starts August 15
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Tornado
Racing starts August 15
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 What Defines an Olympic Sailor?
Notes from Team Psychologist Dr. Jerry May
Sailors tend to refer to this unique sport as a regular sport plus chess. The mental aspect of the game requires a certain perception and intelligence, and just like any other Olympic level-sport, the mental side also can balance on a sensitive line between just plain pressure and directed motivation. Dr. Jerry May founded the USOC's sports psychology program in 1977, and has been working with the U.S. Olympic Sailing Team since just after the 1992 Games. He spent thirteen years with US Alpine Ski Team, but he has also worked with non-traditional sports like competitive rock-drilling. After sixteen years with the U.S. Olympic Sailing Team, Dr. May is familiar with the defining
characteristics of sailors...
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 Latest Blog Update by Team Leader Dean Brenner
As Real As It Gets
There's no denying it. We're neck deep in the Olympic Games, and every one of our athletes is at the place they have wanted to be for at least the last four years. In some cases this is where they have wanted to be for their entire lives. And no matter what else is going on around you, when you finally achieve something you have wanted for a very long time, the feelings can be intense. Add in some intense competition and intense expectations and cook it up with some intense heat and humidity, and you have a stress bouillabaisse with a sharp aftertaste. Kids, don't try this at home without adult supervision.
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U.S. Olympic Sailing Resources:
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Television network NBC is broadcasting the Olympic Regatta live on its website,
www.NBCOlympics.com. The races are also available 'on demand' for free. Go to
www.nbcolympics.com/sailing/resultsandschedules/index.html and click 'Rewind."
Renowned sailing commentator Gary Jobson is providing live commentary during several races, including all Medal Races. His live commentary started today with reports from the 470 race course. Tomorrow (1 a.m. Eastern tonight), Jobson will do live commentary on the 49er races. His live commentary can also be watched in the 'on demand' feed.
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Donnie Brennan
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US SAILOR of the Week -- Donnie Brennan
Donnie Brennan had just wrapped up his boat work at the Olympic Games in Athens four years ago and was about to go sightseeing on his way to the airport. He had been brought to the Olympics as boatwright for Tornado team Johnny Lovell and Charlie Ogletree and his work was done. So he thought. Czech Europe sailor Lenka Smidova ran over to Donnie in tears. He explains, "She had just taken delivery of her new Europe and the centerboard trunk was split. She was pretty upset." Donnie banged out a repair in three hours and was able to still catch his flight home. He said, "I had been in Athens for twelve days and had wanted to go tour the city before I left, but knowing she got
a silver medal made it worth it." Knowing Johnny and Charlie also got a silver medal makes one wonder if Donnie may have a magic touch...
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 Qingdao 2008 US Sailing Team Fleece Pullover
Show your US Sailing Team spirit with an official US Sailing Team fleece. This black, zip-neck fleece pullover is available in women's and men's sizes small through XXL. The sporty design features red piping over shoulder and down the sides with and red and blue embroidery (front shown, Olympic rings on the back below collar). US SAILING members $45.00, non-members, $50.00
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Foerster Sails to Top of Podium at U.S. Singlehanded Championship
Four years ago this month, Paul Foerster (Heath, Texas) won Olympic gold in Athens, Greece. On August 10th, Foerster won the U.S. Singlehanded Championship at Sayville Yacht Club in Blue Point, N.Y. Stepping onto the top level of a podium is nothing new for Foerster, who has now won his fifth U.S. National Sailing Championship title, gold at the Pan-Am Games last year and a silver medal at the 2000 Olympic Games.
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Arielle Delisser Wins U.S. Jr. Women's Singlehanded Championship
After three days of racing on Lake Michigan with conditions ranging from light winds on Wednesday to strong seas on Thursday, Arielle Delisser and Marissa Lihan, both of Coral Reef Yacht Club were tied with 37 points going into Friday's final race. Thursday's leader Sky Adams of Santa Barbara Yacht Club, was also still in the hunt with 40 points, but in the end it was Arielle Delisser of Miami, Fla. who prevailed, claiming the title of 2008 U.S. Junior Women's Singlehanded Champion.
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Seventeen Squads Will Face Off in U.S. Team Racing Championship
The U.S. Team Racing Championship for US SAILING's George R. Hinman Trophy, hosted by the Erie Yacht Club (PA) will take place from August 15th through 17th on Lake Erie. The event - sponsored by Rolex Watch U.S.A., Nautica, LaserPerformance and Dry Creek Vineyard - will be sailed in Vanguard 15s with a three-boat / six-sailor team format. The U.S. Team Racing Championship attracts the best team racers in the country, with competitors selected based on their team resumes. This year's event will determine the United States' representatives to the Team Racing World Championships, to be held in Australia early next year.
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Discounts at Sail America Sailboat Shows for US SAILING Members Hard to believe, but Boat Show Season is just around the corner! With your US SAILING membership you can receive two-for-one discounts at
Sail America Sailboat Shows.
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Attention Current National, North American, and World One-Design Champions
The final day to apply for the 2008 US SAILING Championship of Champions is August 14. Sponsored by Rolex Watch U.S.A. and LaserPerformance, the 2008 Championship of Champions will be held September 24-27 at Sayville Yacht Club, NY and sailed in Sunfish. US SAILING will select twenty eligible competitors who claimed their class championship between August 1, 2007 and July 31, 2008 to race in the event.
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 Free US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics Hat Offer
The US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics athletes are going for gold in Qingdao! Show your support with official US Sailing Team apparel from the US Sailing Authentic Collection. For a limited time, we'll be giving away a free limited edition 2008 US Sailing Team Hat with every purchase of $25 or more.
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US SAILING's Latest Video Podcast Presented by AlphaGraphics
Join host Amy Quigley to view footage from US SAILING's entry in the 100th Chicago to Mackinac Race, highlights from the Chubb Junior Championships and the U.S. Junior Women's Singlehanded Championship. Also, learn about resources for breaking Olympic sailing news coverage and see clips from the US Olympic Sailing Team's Send-Off party at the St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco, CA.
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