The top two in the current standings have qualified directly for the final.
Maximilian Maeder is a two-time world champion in Formula Kite and is seeking to win the Singapore's first medal at the Paris Olympics.
Maximilian was second on 15 net points, with Slovenia’s Toni Vodisek leading the fleet of 20 sailors with 12 net points. Organisers are expected to give an update on the status of the semi-finals, which were supposed to see the third- to 10th-placed kiters vying for the remaining two spots for the final.
Despite retaining his world title in May and sweeping all the trophies on offer so far this season, Maximilian had previously cautioned against complacency, noting that his competitors were also training hard in preparation for kitefoiling’s debut at the Olympics. Riccardo Pianosi, a silver medallist at the 2024 world championships in Hyeres, also highlighted the strength of the fleet.He said ahead of the Aug 7 race: “He is a strong competitor as are the other guys. We are in the top 10, we are at a very high level and I think anyone in the top 10 can be on the podium. Max is a good level but the Olympics are another regatta.”
“It’s really enjoyable and fun to be here on the highest of stages and I do believe we’re going to be fighting for the medals, we’re just going to be picking the colours.”
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