Murphy’s Olympic ticket assured

ANNALISE MURPHY yesterday secured Olympic qualification at the ISAF Sailing World Championships.

Murphy, competing in the Laser Radial discipline, finished second overall yesterday as the 102 strong fleet split into gold and silver fleets. However, the Irish Sailing Association last night confirmed that it is now impossible for her to fall outside the top 29 seeking qualification in this category and her place at the London Games is assured.

ISA Performance Director, James O’Callaghan said “it is fantastic for Annalise to have achieved qualification so early in the regatta”.