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Article: Aleh back in contention forLaser Radial medal race.
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- New Zealand Herald (Auckland, New Zealand)
- Article date:
- February 19, 2008
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After a slow start to the Sail Auckland regatta, New Zealand's Jo Aleh has rocketed back into contention for a podium finish in the Laser Radial class heading into today's medal races.
Aleh was in sixth place at the start of the penultimate day of the ISAF grade one event, but after recording a first, 12th and third respectively in her three races, the 21-year-old West Aucklander has moved into fourth.
"It was good to have a better day today and get myself back in the game," said Aleh, who has already secured her berth at this year's Olympics.
Aleh, a light air specialist, was hamstrung by the breezy conditions on the Waitemata Harbour over the ...