Ocean racing world championships in Spain to feature ten Italian athletes

Ocean Racing World Championships Set for Spain

The highly anticipated ocean racing season is culminating with its most significant event: the 10th edition of the World Championships. This year, La Vila Joiosa, Spain, will host the competition from Friday, October 9, to Sunday, October 11. The event is set to break records, welcoming 809 athletes from 40 different nations. Over three days, competitors across Junior, Under 23, Senior, and Master categories will vie for titles, with many former world champions expected to participate.

Italian National Team Roster

A strong contingent of ten Italian athletes has been selected to represent their nation at these prestigious championships. The team includes:

• Senior Men: Nicolò Razeto (CC Nervi)
• Under 23 Men: Massimo Palomba, Riccardo Maccioccu (Shock Wave Sports), Mauro Tafuri (CN Posillipo)
• Under 23 Women: Beatrice Candela (Idroscalo Club)
• Junior Men: Lorenzo Marrone (Circolo Ilva Bagnoli), Leonardo Brandizzi (Roma CC), Leonardo Candela (Idroscalo Club)
• Junior Women: Marilù Brambilla (Canottieri Lecco), Nikki Pregliasco (Amici Nuoto Riva)

Competition Schedule

The championship action kicks off on Friday, October 9, with the SS1 trials beginning at 2:00 PM. Medal events for the SS2 category will follow on Saturday, October 10, also starting at the same time. The competition will conclude on Sunday, October 11, with the Junior category relay race. Please note: Full results will be available via a dedicated link after the event.

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