Laser Worlds - Birthday boy Slingsby wins third championship



12:23 AM Mon 6 Sep 2010 GMT
'Tom Slingsby after winning his third Laser World Championship' Cathy Vercoe LuvMyBoat.com Click Here to view large photo
Australian sailor Tom Slingsby has received the ultimate birthday present, a third Laser World Championship and second World title in as many weeks, on a thrilling final day of the 2010 Laser World Championship. Slingsby, who was celebrating his 26th birthday on the final day of racing at Hayling Island in Great Britain, has added the 2010 Laser World Championship to his 2007 and 2008 titles and also the 2010 Etchell World Championship he won with John Bertrand and Andrew Palfrey just over a week ago. 'Today's win is the best birthday present I could ever have hoped for,' said ...


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