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Start Date	12 January 2010
End Date	23 January 2010
Venue	Rio de Janeiro
Country	Brazil
Entry Name	Iate Clube do Rio de Janeiro
Entry Address	Av. Pasteur, 222
Tel	+ 55 21 323 7200
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Website	www.starworlds2010.com

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Over 80 teams are registered for the 2010 Star World Championship, which takes place from 12-23 January. International teams have been training in Rio for months and are praying to the statue of Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado mountain that theirs will be the team to wrest the title from 2009 World Champions George Szabo and Rick Peters (USA). In addition to taking home the Star World Championship Trophy, one of the most coveted in all of sailing, the winning skipper is awarded the honor of displaying a gold star on his main sail.

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Iain Percy and Andrew Simpson of Great Britain celebrate World Championship victory in Rio

Olympic Champions Percy And Simpson Win 2010 Star Worlds

21 Jan, 23:55

The British team of Iain Percy and Andrew Simpson were crowned 2010 Star World Champions after a nerve-jangling final race in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Another Gold Within Reach for Percy and Simpson

20 Jan, 23:45

Iain Percy and Andrew Simpson continued to dominate the 2010 Star World Championship with only the Swiss team of Flavio Marazzi and Enrico De Maria having an outside chance of beating them to gold in Thursay's final race.

Percy And Simpson Win Race Four To Close In On Star World Championship Title

19 Jan, 23:32

Beijing Olympic gold medallists Iain Percy and Andrew Simpson of Great Britain won race four of the Star Worlds to extend their overall lead to 19 points with just two races to go in Rio.

French Win Race Three Whilst Britain Take The Overall Lead At Star Worlds

18 Jan, 23:32

The French team of Xavier Rohart and Pierre Alexis Ponsot scored a runaway victory in race three of the Star Worlds in Rio, whilst a second place finish for Olympic champions Iain Percy and Andrew Simpson moves the Brits into a seven-point overall lead.

Top Star Sailors Expect A Tough Competition At Worlds In Rio

15 Jan, 11:05

'There are no favourites' was the clear message coming from some of the world's top Star sailors at the press conference held ahead of the start of racing at the 2010 Star World Championship in Rio on Saturday.

Marazzi And De Maria Win Race Two Of Star Worlds

17 Jan, 23:04

The Swiss team of Flavio Marazzi and Enrico de Maria are a step closer to their dream after winning race two of the 2010 Star World Championship.

Young Germans Win Race One Of Star Worlds

16 Jan, 21:05

Johannes Babendererde and Timo Jacobs of Germany won race one of the 2010 Star World Championship, a tricky race around Rio de Janeiro's harbour.

Defending Champions Hoping For Light Winds At 2010 Star Worlds

14 Jan, 13:43

US team George Szabo and Rick Peters, current Star World Champions, are one of the attractions of this upcoming Star World Championship.

Darke De Mattos Race Provides Form Guide Ahead Of Star Worlds

13 Jan, 11:42

The 81 teams entered in the Star World Championship will have a first-class training opportunity this Friday as they compete in one of Brazil's most iconic regattas.

Over 80 Teams Prepare For Star Worlds In Rio

11 Jan, 12:42

The 2010 Star World Championship, which will be held for the fourth time in Brazil, brings together a record number of 81 teams, representing 20 countries with racing set to start on 16 January.

World's Top Teams Prepare For Gold Star Battle In Rio

8 Jan, 13:31

Over 80 of the world's top Star teams are in Rio de Janeiro ready for the start of this year's Star World Championship next week.

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Flavio Marazzi and Enrico De Maria (SUI) chased by Iain Percy and Andrew Simpson (GBR)

Battle for gold: the final race of the 2010 Star World Championship starts with second-placed Flavio Marazzi and Enrico De Maria (SUI) trying to gain an advantage on overall leaders Iain Percy and Andrew Simpson (GBR)
© Fried Elliott - www.friedbits.com

Luiz André Almeida Reis and Renato Moura of Brazil

Luiz André Almeida Reis and Renato Moura (BRA) in the foreground as the final race of the 2010 Star World Championship gets underway
© Fried Elliott - www.friedbits.com

The Brazilian team of John King and Norman MacPherson

The experienced Brazilian team of John King and Norman MacPherson (7590) gain a march on the fleet
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Croatia's Dan Lovrovic and Antonio Arapovic (8280)

The US team of Mark Mendelblatt and John Von Schwarz battle with the Swiss Flavio Marazzi and Enrico De Maria
© Fried Elliott - www.friedbits.com

Brazilian crew member Bruno Prada (right) sets a tight course

Overall leaders, Iain Percy and Andrew Simpson of Great Britain, begin their fightback after a poor start
© Fried Elliott - www.friedbits.com

Johannes Polgar and Markus Koy of Germany (bow 63)

The Swiss team of Flavio Marazzi and Enrico De Maria continue to feature strongly at the front of the race
© Fried Elliott - www.friedbits.com

Portugal's Gustavo Lima and Charles Nankin (bow 44) round the mark

Spanish crew Fernando Rodriguez in action

Torben Grael and Marcello Ferreira (8397)

Mark Mendelblatt and John Von Schwarz (USA) took the gun, securing their first race win at a Star Worlds
© Fried Elliott - www.friedbits.com

Flavio Marazzi and Enrico De Maria (SUI) crossed the line in 12th to secure the silver medal
© Fried Elliott - www.friedbits.com

Iain Percy and Andrew Simpson (GBR) cross the finishing line in 16th place to secure the 2010 Star World Championship title
© Fried Elliott - www.friedbits.com

Iain Percy and Andrew Simpson celebrate victory

World beaters: Iain Percy and Andrew Simpson, Beijing Olympic gold medallists and now 2010 Star Worlds Champions
© Fried Elliott - www.friedbits.com

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