Annalise Murphy has sailed another exceptional race in the the top ten of the Laser Radial fleet in Rio this afternoon. The Irish medal hope moved progessively up the fleet in shifty conditions from eighth to seventh. On the final upwind leg the Dubliner moved in to fifth position within striking distance of fourth.
The race started in light patchy winds and then built to a 12–knot hiking breeze on the Ponte course.
On the final downwind leg the order was HUN, CHN, BEL, DEN and IRL.
In another huge result for the National Yacht club star, Murphy, wearing the red jersey to indicate her third overall position after two races, overtook the much faniced Dane Ann Marie Rindom on the short reaching leg to the finish to clinch fourth.
Mária Érdi of Hungary was the race winner followed by BEL, CHN and then IRL.
Following yesterday's race win, It's another very impressive result for Murphy in a consistent performance so far in her 37–boat fleet. It's almost certainly going to be a counter in the best of ten–race series this week.
Race four follows this afternoon. No overalls available. The wind has slowly swung from SE to SW. There is a bit more wind on the Ponte course than the other two. Up to 12 knots at times.
4th Place in Race 3!! HUGE RESULT!! #COYGIG
— Annalise Murphy (@Annalise_Murphy) August 9, 2016