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Water sports / 8 August 2024
GB’s Aldridge becomes first Olympic gold medallist in kitesurfing
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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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