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Ireland's Eve McMahon becomes world sailing number one
Dublin sailor Eve McMahon is now rated as the number one sailor in the World Sailing rankings.
It is an incredible feat for the 21-year-old, who trains in Howth Sailing Club.
She jumped from twelfth to first in the standings after her strong Olympics last year in addition to a bronze medal at the ILCA World Championships in China last month.
She came 11th in Paris last year but impressed on the way.
She is just one of a number of sailors spurring on Irish sailing, as Olympians Robert Dickson, Sean Waddilove and Finn Lynch are also doing well.
McMahon's brother Ewan is also a strong sailor, reaching 11th place in the rankings.
The Performance Director at Irish Sailing, James O'Callaghan said: 'To have five senior athletes ranked so high globally is a remarkable achievement and a true reflection of the depth of talent in Irish sailing.
"For Eve to reach World Number One at just 21 years of age is exceptional. It proves, once again, that Ireland consistently punches above its weight on the international stage in sailing.
"But, whilst these ranking are a significant and welcome marker, our athletes remain focused on delivering at key events.'
In more good news for Irish sailing, it was recently announced that the 2026 ILCA World Championships will be held in Dun Laoghaire, providing a chance to see our Irish Olympians in home waters.
The glory days are set to continue for Irish sailing, even though it is a long way to go towards the next Olympics in Los Angeles.
