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Antonia and Georgia Lewin-LaFrance clinch gold in 49erFX at the Princess Sofia Trophy in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. The duo starts the final day in second place, just one point behind world champions Paula Barcelo and Maria Cantero of Spain. They seize the lead after the last race, finishing with a total of 46 points.
Under a new competition format, the top 10 teams race with adjusted point totals. The Canadians notched a fifth-place finish in the final race, while Barcelo and Cantero took 10th, allowing the Lewin-LaFrance sisters to take home the gold. Germany's Sophie Steinlein and Catherine Bertelheimer snag silver with 47 points, edging out the Spanish pair on a tiebreaker.
Antonia and Georgia express their excitement, stating, “It feels amazing! We had such a crazy day! We were surprised when we found out we won.” They acknowledge their sponsors and supporters, emphasizing their gratitude for the backing they received.
The sisters aim to maintain their momentum at the next Grand Slam event, the French Olympic Week, from April 18 to 25. The 2026 Princess Sofia Trophy marks the first major competition of the season, featuring over 1,100 sailors in action.
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