Bangor sailor Espey qualifies for Olympics

James Espey has extended Irish yachting interest in the Olympic Games to a fourth event, after qualifying for London through the Laser World Championships in Germany.

Espey, a 28-year-old from Ballyholme Yacht Club in Bangor, qualified for London after four days of racing in Boltenhagen by making the Gold fleet, which is one step away from the world medal races.