NINGBO, China – Maximilian Maeder claimed Singapore’s first gold medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games, as he finished first in the men’s formula kite on Wednesday. Teammate Ryan Lo then went on to win a second gold for the Republic in the ILCA 7. Reigning world...
NINGBO, China – Maximilian Maeder claimed Singapore’s first gold medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games, as he finished first in the men’s formula kite on Wednesday.Reigning world champion Maximilian, who is making his Asiad debut, sealed his first title at the continental event after the final day of the men’s Formula Kite was canned owing to wind conditions.
The 17-year-old has dominated the field at the Ningbo Xiangshan Sailing Centre, winning all 16 of his races and needed just one win in the medal series to secure the gold. Lo, 26, who won bronzes in the optimist and laser standard at the 2010 and 2018 Asiads respectively, sealed his first title at the continental event with the medal race was cancelled on Wednesday.
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