MARSEILLE : Britain's sailing team, which have dominated Olympic medals for decades, face a new challenge in defending their crown with the advent of new events in 2024, their leader Mark Robinson said.
Paris 2024 Olympics - Sailing Training - Marseille Marina, Marseille, France - July 25, 2024. James Peters of Britain and Fynn Sterritt of Britain during skiff training. REUTERS/Lisi NiesnerMARSEILLE : Britain's sailing team, which have dominated Olympic medals for decades, face a new challenge in defending their crown with the advent of new events in 2024, their leader Mark Robinson said.
UK Sport says on their website that in the 2021-2025 period, sailing will have received 22.8 million pounds , exclusive of any awards paid directly to athletes towards their living and sporting costs. For the British, it was a question of"starting from scratch and converting from other classes", he said, adding that the French team could also have some home advantage.
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