Sailing: Finn Lynch, Ewan McMahon and Liam Glynn remain in Olympic contention

Ireland's Ewan McMahon, file photo. Picture: David Branigan

At the regatta mid-point in the European Laser Olympic qualification regatta in Vilamoura, Portugal, three Irish sailors have qualified for the Gold fleet in the 139-strong event that will decide two final places for Tokyo 2020.

Rio Olympic veteran Finn Lynch from Carlow (National Yacht Club) had a 14th and a 23rd for the day which was solid but not enough to close the gap on the rival nations further ahead in the fleet.