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British Sailing Team: The making of Freya Black

by British Sailing Team 26 Jul 2024 01:30 NZST
Saskia Tidey and Freya Black © Felix Diemer

One of two 22-year-olds on TeamGB's sailing team for Paris 2024, Freya Black is one to watch. This young gun teamed up with Saskia Tidey in the 49er FX class just over two years ago, and is now set to make her Olympic debut in Marseille.

Discover Freya's journey from Oppy to the Olympics here!

Find out more at britishsailingteam.rya.org.uk

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