Seb Menzies, George Lee Rush win another 49er title
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New Zealand sailors Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush have cemented their status as the crew to beat in 49er sailing after defending their Championship title in Germany.
Victory in Eckernförde followed their European win in Greece last year and then a notable win in Quiberon, France two months ago, when they became the youngest-ever world champions in the class.
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The Aucklanders wrapped up their latest title when the final day of racing at the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 European Championships was abandoned due to a lack of wind.
With no chance to race under the new medal series format, Menzies and Lee Rush were announced winners after topping the standings.
"It was an interesting week," sai Menzies.
"We had a lot of breeze and then not much breeze and finally today, not enough breeze. We didn't get to race today, which is a shame, but we're still very happy with how we raced this week."
Mattias Coutts and Oscar Gunn finished fifth overall.
The victory is the latest in New Zealand's outstanding recent success in the 49er class.
Isaac McHardie and Will McKenzie won Olympic silver at Paris 2024, while Peter Burling and Blair Tuke established one of the greatest Olympic sailing partnerships of all time, winning gold and two silver medals between 2012 and 2020.
Elsewhere in Eckernförde, Micah Wilkinson and Kate Stewart were fifth in the mixed Nacra 17 class.
