Laser Worlds 2010 - Slingsby's double wins have him on track for title



7:13 PM Sat 4 Sep 2010 GMT
'Tom Slingsby,AUS 197541 - 2010 Laser World Championship' Paul Wyeth / RYA
Laser Worlds 2010 - Tom Slingsby's two strong wins today bring the Australian's third Laser world title in four years within reach. In wind and sea conditions on Hayling Bay which were a virtual facsimile of previous perfect days, Slingsby seemed to have speed to burn. He finished a long way clear of his nearest rivals on the water in both races. Now it would appear he just needs to stay clear of trouble and press the 'repeat play' button to be sure of equalling the three world titles tally of his Australian compatriot Glenn Bourke. If he were to ...


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