Too close for comfort in the Womens Mistrals
by Jessica Statham on 22 Sep 2000
Katrina Butler
Women's Mistral Results - Race 9
After eight races completed Germanys Amelie Lux was leading her close rival Alessandra Sensini by just one point. Both have won three races, and are proving to be excellent light wind champs.
In race nine this afternoon, Italy's Alessandra Sensini won the race, leading Germany by a close thirty nine seconds, putting her in first position overall.
Australia's Jessica Crisp has been picking up the pace, she sailed an excellent race, proving that she is well able for the top three. She sailed her best race so far, jumping from thirteenth place in race one to third, with just seconds dividing the top three.
Results race 9 (Provisional) ITA 1, GER 2, AUS 3, HKG 4, NZL 5, ESP 6, KOR 7, CHN 8
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