Paris Olympics sailing: GB’s Ellie Aldridge wins gold in women’s kite final
Kite sailing is new to the Olympics, with competitors using a kite to be pulled forward across the water on a board at speeds of up to 45mph (40 knots).
Over the first four days, competitors participate in up to 16 races, aiming for the highest possible ranking. The top two riders from this series advance directly to the grand final, while those placed 3rd to 10th proceed to the semi-finals.
The eight remaining riders are split into two semi-final groups of equal strength with the objective of winning three races. The higher-ranked riders in each semi-final group start with two race wins, while the second-ranked riders carry over one race success. The winner from each semi-final advances to the grand final.
In the conclusion, the leading rider from the opening series starts with two race wins, while the second-ranked rider begins with one. The aim is to achieve three race wins to end the competition.
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