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Défi Wind – Gruissan

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5 months ago

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Our athlete Matteo Iachino secured an outstanding second-place finish at the Défi Wind, which has just concluded in Gruissan.

Matteo claimed the silver medal after five highly competitive races, in an event that featured nearly 1,000 registered competitors.

Congratulations to Matteo on this great international achievement!

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Racing

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Italian Olympic Classes Championship (CICO)

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Racing

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Rolex Middle Sea Race, 52 Super Series, Cape 31 Gold Cup

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Sport Events

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62° Coppa Luigi "Mino" Poggi

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Racing

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Smeralda 888 International Championship

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Racing

2 weeks ago

PWA World Tour

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Racing

2 weeks ago

Italian J70 Championship

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Sport Events

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Coppa Italia GP – Wing Foil

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Racing

2 weeks ago

Italian 5.5m S.I. Championship

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Sport Events

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Millevele IREN

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Racing

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Italian Youth Double-Handed Championships

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Racing

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Grand Prix of Speed

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36° Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup

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Racing

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ILCA 6 Women's World Championship

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Racing

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12 mR GP World

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Racing

1 month ago

Melges 24 European Championship

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