Singapore’s world champion kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder clinched a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics on Friday (Aug 9).
Singapore’s world champion kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder clinched a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics on Friday .New: You can now listen to articles.MARSEILLE — Singapore’s world champion kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder clinched a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics on Friday .
He finished third overall in the men's kitefoiling event at the Marseille Marina, ending Singapore’s eight-year wait for an Olympic podium finish since swimmer Joseph Schooling won gold in 2016. Maeder, 17, has also become Singapore's youngest Olympic medallist.And it was the Austrian who won the decisive Race 3 to be crowned champion.
Both had entered Race 3 with two wins on the board. In the final, competitors need three race wins to secure gold.Prior to the Olympics, the youngster also won five events in a row, including the Asian Games and European Championships. Subscribe to our newsletter for the top features, insights and must reads delivered straight to your inbox.
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