Hard work paying off as Irish star Murphy excels in laser class

ANNALISE MURPHY sailed to an inspirational victory in the second Laser Radial race at the ISAF Sailing World Championships in Australia yesterday.

Leading from the first turning mark to the finish, clear ahead of Holland’s Marit Bouwmeester (a hot favourite for Olympic gold next year), she was delighted with her performance.

“Four years ago I was 17 and in Cascais, and I can’t even remember any of the races,” she said.