SportsBritish sailing team faces disqualification drama in Paris

British sailing team faces disqualification drama in Paris

The British sailing team was disqualified from the mixed multi-hull competition for an incorrect start in the Nacra 17 class race. According to reports from "The Sun," they made an error by crossing the starting line prematurely, thereby breaking the competition rules.

Anna Burnet and John Gimson
Anna Burnet and John Gimson
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Karol Osiński

The British crew, John Gimson and Anna Burnet, failed to replicate their success in Tokyo, where they had won a silver medal. According to the rules, after starting in Paris they had to perform a 360-degree turn, but unaware of the mistake, they continued the race. This time, they finished in fourth place. Privately, the sailors are a couple and will be getting married next month.

John and Anna were informed of the disqualification almost immediately after the start. Despite hopes of having the race annulled due to a faulty start, which has happened several times in the past, the decision was not reversed. The gold medal went to the Italian representatives; Argentina placed second, and New Zealand finished third. The British competitors, burdened with a maximum penalty of 22 points, dropped from third to fourth place, losing their chance for a medal.

Sailing races at the Olympic Games use a low-point system, where winners of individual races are awarded minimal points. This system encourages competition until the last race.

Absurd mistake at the Paris games. immediate disqualification

Gimson and Burnet, receiving 22 points, officially found themselves out of the range of another Olympic medal. "The Sun" highlights that this is part of an ongoing story, tracking the latest information in the world of sports.

This is another disqualification at the Paris Olympic Games, but the first in the sailing competition. Previously, there was much talk about the exclusion of Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat from further competition, who exceeded the allowable weight by just... 0.2 pounds. The female 4x100 m relay team from Ivory Coast was also disqualified.

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