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Ireland qualifies 49er for the Olympic Games in the Canary Islands

by Tamara Ventura Díaz 26 Mar 2021 14:32 GMT
49er Ireland classifies for the Olympic Games - Lanzarote International Regatta © Sailing Energy

The Irish team of Robert Dickson and Sean Waddilove booked their place at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Lanzarote International Regatta in the Canary Islands.

The Irish duo got the place even before the Medal Race, for which they qualified in the top five.

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