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Paralympic Sailing Daily Report, Sept 1 - 2012

Paralympic Games report : Day 1 of racing

Paralympic Games report

On the first day of racing at the 2012 Paralympic Games in Weymouth and Portland, U.K., the U.S. Paralympic Sailing Team holds 4th place in all three events: Jen French and JP Creignou 4th in the SKUD-18, Mark LeBlance 4th in the 2.4mR and Paul Callahan, Tom Brown and Bradley Johnson 4th in the Sonar. Two races were held in each event, with 11 races total scheduled through Sept. 6.

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Golden Moments : Post-racing interview with Mark LeBlanc

Post-racing interview with Mark LeBlanc

Mark LeBlanc started the day with a third place in race one. It was so close at the finish line among the fleet that it wasn't until after the racing ended for the day that he found out. With a 8th in race two, LeBlanc is currently in 4th overall, just four points from third.

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Paralympic Team Preview: Pre-regatta outlook

 Paralympic Team Preview Pre-regatta outlook

The U.S. Paralympic Sailing Team is ready to begin racing at the 2012 Paralympic Games. With the Paralympic Sailing Regatta due to begin on Sept. 1 and continue through Sept. 6, the six-athlete strong team has completed boat measurement, registration and today's practice race.

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Post-racing wtih Jen French

Post-racing wtih Jen French

After racing on day 1 in the SKUD-18, Team USA skipper Jen French talked about racing, the fleet and first day jitters.

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Take 3 with the Team Leader: Bonus moment

Take 3 with the Team Leader: Bonus moment
On the eve of the Paralympic Sailing Regatta, Team Leader Lee Icyda (Boulder, Colo.) discussed preparations in an exclusive video.

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