#LONDON2012 – Dun Laoghaire's Annalise Murphy becomes the first Irish sailor to qualify for the 2012 Olympics following a stellar performance in Australia this week. The 21-year old currently lies second in the ISAF World Sailing Championships in Perth. The 102 boat fleet now splits 50% into Gold and Silver fleets. The split means it is now impossible for Annalise to fall outside the top 29 nations thus securing Ireland's place on the start line in London. Annalise competes in Perth until the medal race on Sunday 11 December where she can win world championship Gold, Silver or Bronze.