A retiral in race nine of the 2024 Women's U21 European Championships dropped Ireland's Paris 2024 representative in the ILCA 6 class, Eve McMahon, off the podium.
Just crowned Irish Sailor of the Year recovered four places overall but despite scoring a second in race ten missed the podium in today's final round of the 2024 Women's U21 European Championships in Mallorca.
The Irish girl, who will be Ireland's Paris 2024 representative in the ILCA 6 class, led the regatta most of the week, but a below-par performance on Thursday saw her relinquish her lead.
The Howth Yacht Club sailor finished overall on 120 points in the 65-boat fleet.
Overnight leader Lilly May Niezabitowska POL was finally crowned the new 2024 ILCA 6 Under 21 European champion, showing a solid performance during the whole week. By finishing nineteenth today and staying ahead of her closest competitor, Emma Mattivi from Italy, she successfully secured the Gold medal.
Spanish sailor Claudia Adan Lledo ESP had a fantastic conclusion to the championship, claiming first place in today’s race and climbing from third to second to earn the Silver medal.
Top 10 European sailors – ILCA 6
- Lilly May Niezabitowska POL 60 pt
- Claudia Adan Lledo ESP 83 pt
- Emma Mattivi ITA 95 pt
- Eve McMahon IRL
- Alina Shapovalova UKR
- Alice Ruperto ITA
- Ginevra Caracciolo ITA
- Marga Perello ESP
- Pia Conradi GER
- Alenka Valencic SLO