The day kicked off with the Dropknee division. The morning was slightly windy, overcast and comfortably cool, but it was a nice rest from the sun and high temperatures of Day 1.
Warren Canepa (EP) and Derek Footit (SKZN) impressed in the morning with big turns and solid floaters. Canepa managed to get a cracker, with a thick gouge and a solid floater that earned him the first 9 point ride of the day. Nico Muller (SKZN) was nervous prior to his heat, this being his first SA Champs in the DK division, but he showed how … Details
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Windsurfing’s longstanding legend, Bjorn Dunkerbeck dominated the race course in the light winds off Westerland today to start the week ahead of his archrival, Antoine Albeau!
The crowds gathered on Sylt’s golden sands were greeted by a completely different breed of windsurfer this morning as tricks were swapped for tactics, and culos changed for cams. Instead of the double-jointed youngsters that dominated the freestyle, the water was awash with wise men that were more interested in speed than … Details
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Three-time Tour de France winner Alberto Contador tested positive for a banned steroid during this year’s race, according to a statement released by his spokesman Wednesday.
Jacinto Vidarte, Contador’s publicist, said the substance, identified as clenbuterol, was found in a test taken on July 21. Contador has blamed food contamination as the only possible explanation … Details
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