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Laser Standard Men's World Championship at Kingston, Canada - Overall

by Marianne Davis 8 Jul 2015 15:07 PDT 2-8 July 2015
Nick Thompson wins the Laser Standard Men's Worlds © Luka Bartulovic / SailingShot
Nick Thompson wins the Laser Standard Men's Worlds ©Luka Bartulovic / SailingShot
Tom Burton (AUS) on the final day of the Laser Standard Men's Worlds ©Luka Bartulovic / SailingShot
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Three races were completed on the final day in winds of 6-10 knots from the North East, for a total of six races in the final series.

Nick Thompson representing Great Britain, went into the day with a 20 point lead, and was able to stay on top, winning the 2015 Laser Standard World Championship. Nick Thompson had a strong regatta, as he remained one of the top 5 competitors for the entire event.

Philipp Buhl, Germany was in 5th after the second race of the day. He finished 1st in the last race of the regatta to move up to 2nd! Australia's Tom Burton placed 2,16,11 today to finish in 3rd overall. Juan Ignacio Maegli, Guatemala, began the day in 16th. He consistently placed in the top of the fleet, with a 7,9,2, moving him up the scoreboard to finish 4th.

Australia's Matthew Wearn moved from 8th to 5th position today, finishing just ahead of New Zealand's Andy Maloney, with New Zealand Team mate Sam Meech finishing in 7th.

Kacper Zieminski representing Poland moved up from 11th to 8th place today, by finishing 4 and 7 in the last two races of the regatta. Pavlos Kontides, Cyprus, had a hard day, starting off in 5th, and finishing in 9th overall. Lorenzo Brando Chiavarini, Great Britain, placed 10th overall.

Prize giving ceremonies will be held Tonight, July 8, at 1900 at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour.

Full results can be found here.

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