Irish sailors tops in New York

Ireland’s Paralympic Sonar sailors have won the Tappan Zee Challenge in New York.

Fri, 28 May, 2004 - 01:00

John Twomey, Sean McGrath and Brian O’Mahony are the first Paralympic crew to win an Open (able-bodied) Sonar Major, a boost to the trio as they prepare for Athens.

The Tappan Zee line-up included 2004 Open world champion Steve Shepstone and former Open world champion Peter Galloway.

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Courts sailing Place: New York Ireland Place: New York Place: Athens Person: John Twomey Person: Sean McGrath Person: Brian O’Mahony Person: Steve Shepstone Person: Peter Galloway Event: Tappan Zee Challenge Event: Open Event: Sonar Major Event: 2004 Open

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