Sailing Stars to Shine: Athletes to Watch at Paris Games

The Paris Games will host top sailing athletes, including Marit Bouwmeester, Martine Grael and Kahena Kunze, Max Maeder, Stu McNay, Daniela Moroz, Ruggero Tita and Caterina Banti, and Erwan Fischer and Clément Péquin. The Games will also debut kitesurfing and the new windsurfing-iQFOiL event.

As the Paris Games approach, sailing aficionados have their eyes on returning champions and emerging talents. Notable athletes include the Netherlands' Marit Bouwmeester, Brazil’s dynamic duo Martine Grael and Kahena Kunze, and Italy’s world champions Ruggero Tita and Caterina Banti.

In a significant development, kitesurfing will make its Olympic debut, along with the newly modified windsurfing-iQFOiL event. The U.S. sailing team, led by veterans like Stu McNay and Daniela Moroz, aims for redemption, while Britain seeks to solidify its dominance with strong contenders across various categories.

Racing kicks off on July 28 in Marseille, with key dates including August 1, 2, 6, 7, and 8. Reigning champions such as Denmark's Anne-Marie Rindom and Australia's Matt Wearn will strive to defend their titles amidst fierce competition.