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Wrigley and Harris win gold at 470 World Championship

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 2:22 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Wrigley and Harris win gold at 470 World Championship

Summary

Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris secured the gold medal at the 470 World Championship held in Enoshima, Japan, establishing themselves as leading contenders for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. They surpassed defending champions Jordi Xammar and Marta Cardona of Spain to achieve their first world title after earning bronze the previous year. Harris expressed pride in their performance amidst challenging conditions and highlighted the significance of winning in Japan, a key venue for 470 sailing. The duo will aim to defend their title next June at the Sailing World Championships in Gdynia, Poland, where teams will attempt to secure Olympic quota spots.

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•Wrigley and Harris win gold at the 470 World Championship.
•They were previously bronze medalists at the same event.
•The championship took place in Enoshima, Japan.
•Harris praised the challenging conditions and the significance of the location.
•They will defend their title at the Sailing World Championships in Gdynia next June.

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2:22 PMBBC Sport — Wrigley & Harris well-placed for Olympics after Worlds win

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British sailing duo Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris establish themselves as favorites for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics by winning gold at the 470 World Championship in Japan.
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