Vanora ENGADINWIND 2024: Day 4 Highlights at Lake Silvaplana, Switzerland
Vanora ENGADINWIND 2024 at Lake Silvaplana, Switzerland – Day 4 Recap
20-25 August 2024
Another spectacular day unfolds on Lake Silvaplana for the fourth day of racing at the iQFOiL International Games & U23 World Championships. The wind picks up early, setting the stage for an action-packed day on the water.
The women completed 5 intense course races on day 4, with Tamar Steinberg (ISR) dominating with 3 wins and 2 second-place finishes. Maya Gysler (NOR) holds a strong second place, while Tuva Oppedal (NOR) climbs into the top 3 after a solid day of racing.
In the men’s division, now split into Gold and Silver fleets, Leonardo Tomasini (ITA) takes the lead with sharp tactics in the shifting winds on Lake Silvaplana. The competition is fierce, with just one point separating him from Andy Brown (GBR) in 2nd place and Max Castelein (NED) in 3rd.
The plan for day 5 is an exciting marathon race, and everyone is eager to see who secures a spot in the top 10 and advances to the medal series.
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