February 6, 2007
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Brazilians Battle For Pan-Am Spots
Brazil's top sailors are battling on Guanabara Bay to win the right to represent their nation at the Rio 2007 Pan-American Games. Robert SCHEIDT (BRA) is back in the Laser aiming for his fourth Pan-Am title, but did not have everything his own way in the opening exchanges.
Brazil’s top sailors are battling on Guanabara Bay to win the right to represent their nation at the Rio 2007 Pan-American Games. Robert SCHEIDT (BRA) is back in the Laser aiming for his fourth Pan-Am title, but did not have everything his own way in the opening exchanges.
As the host nation for the Pan-Am Games, Brazil automatically receive an entry in each of the nine sailing events. From 4-11 February, the contest on Guanabara Bay will decide who will represent Brazil in the J/24, Laser, Laser Radial, Lightning, Men’s and Women’s RS:X, Hobie 16 and Snipe events.
Triple Pan-Am Champion and double Olympic gold medallist SCHEIDT is a heavy favourite for the Laser spot, but currently lies in second place overall, just behind Bruno FONTES (BRA).
In the Laser Radial class, Adriana KOSTIW (BRA) leads the way after a 2,2,1,1 start on Guanabara Bay. An identical scoreline gives reigning World Champion Maurício SANTA CRUZ (BRA) and his Bruschetta team the lead in the J/24 fleet.