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Water sports / 8 August 2024
GB’s Aldridge becomes first Olympic gold medallist in kitesurfing
Ellie Aldridge of Britain reacts after winning the women's kite final race during the 2024 Summer Olympics, August 8, 2024, in Marseille, France
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BRITAIN’S Ellie Aldridge became the first ever Olympic gold medallist in kitesurfing with a brilliant performance in Marseille today.

The discipline, which sees competitors fly above the water at up to 40 knots powered by huge kites, is making its Games debut.

And 27-year-old Aldridge, from Dorset, powered her way to gold by winning two races in the final series today.

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