Sailing: Andy Maloney claims Finn Gold Cup title
12 May, 2021 06:00 PM
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Andy Maloney and Josh Junior open up about their Olympic yachting rivalry ahead of Sail GP. Video / Alex Burton / Sail GP
Andy Maloney and Josh Junior open up about their Olympic yachting rivalry ahead of Sail GP. Video / Alex Burton / Sail GP
NZ Herald
The Finn Gold Cup had proved elusive to New Zealand sailors for so long but today Andy Maloney became the second Kiwi in 18 months to get his hands on the prestigious trophy.
Maloney went into the final day in Porto with a narrow five-point lead but banked three solid scores today to win his first world title. What made it even more special was that Josh Junior, who went in as defending champion after his historic victory in 2019, finished third.
Thursday, 13 May 2021, 6:44 am
Andy
Maloney and Josh Junior celebrate at the Finn Gold Cup.
Photo: BB Douro.
The Finn
Gold Cup had proved elusive to New Zealand sailors for so
long but today Andy Maloney became the second Kiwi in 18
months to get his hands on the prestigious
trophy.
Maloney went into the final day in
Porto with a narrow five-point lead but banked three solid
scores today to win his first world title. What made it even
more special was that Josh Junior, who went in as defending
champion after his historic victory in 2019, finished
third.
The pair have a unique relationship, working