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Finn Lynch ended the eight-race European Championships tied for third place in Greece

Bronze medal secures Finn Lynch Olympic qualification

Carlow's Finn Lynch has secured his place at this summer's Olympic Games in Paris with a bronze medal at the European ILCA7 championships in Athens.

Sailing • 23 Feb 24

We Become Heroes: Annalise Murphy on tackling setbacks

In the latest episode of We Become Heroes, Olympic silver medalist Annalise Murphy shares her journey through sailing, she details the challenges of dealing with the highs and lows of an Olympic Games and the reality of life after sport.

Sailing • 08 Mar 22

Annalise Murphy was unable to force her way into the top 10

Updated Tokyo 2020: Murphy proud after last Olympic race

Rio silver medallist Annalise Murphy missed out on the Laser Radial medal race after finishing 14th overall and said afterwards that she was unlikely to compete at Paris 2024.

Olympics • 30 Jul 21

The top 10 finishers after the ten qualifying races will advance to the medal race

Tokyo 2020: Win and second move Murphy into 14th place

Annalise Murphy has won and finished second in her two qualifying races in the Laser Radial class on Thursday to move up into 14th position overall.

Olympics • 29 Jul 21

Annalise Murphy had a better day on the water

Tokyo 2020: Annalise Murphy vows to 'battle to the end'

Sailor Annalise Murphy has vowed to "battle away to the very end" in her quest to win a second Olympic medal.

Olympics • 27 Jul 21

Annalise Murphy had high hopes of improving her place on the leaderboard going into the second day of competition at Enoshima Island

Tokyo 2020: Murphy struggles in Laser Radial

Annalise Murphy lies in 32nd place in the Laser Radial class after the second day of racing off Enoshima Island.

Olympics • 26 Jul 21

Annalise Murphy recovered from a poor start

Tokyo 2020: Difficult start for Murphy in Laser Radial

Irish sailing medal hopeful Annalise Murphy recovered from a slow start in the Laser Radial event at 2020 Olympic Games.

Olympics • 25 Jul 21

Ireland still has two other boats qualified for the Tokyo Games

No joy for Irish as European Olympic qualifier ends

All seven Irish boats completed the full 12-race series at the European Laser Olympic qualification regatta in Vilamoura, Portugal on Saturday.

Sailing • 24 Apr 21

Murphy ultimately secured her nomination on the back of her performance at the ILCA Laser Radial Women's World Championship in Melbourne earlier this year

2016 silver medallist Murphy secures Olympic nomination

Olympic silver medallist Annalise Murphy has been nominated by Sailing Ireland to compete in the Laser Radial for the 2021 Tokyo Games, with the nomination to be ratified by the Olympic Federation of Ireland.

Sailing • 11 Jun 20

'Most of my career, I thought I wasn't good enough'

Olympic sailing silver medallist Annalise Murphy has told RTÉ Sport that despite initial despondence at the Tokyo Games being postponed she has also discovered a new level of self-confidence.

Sailing • 18 May 20

Favourite Sporting Moment: Murphy's medal rush in Rio

Annalise Murphy's memorable silver medal from the 2016 Rio Olympics is recalled.

Sailing • 18 May 20

Annalise Murphy finishes just outside Melbourne top ten

Annalise Murphy has finished 12th overall at the 2020 ILCA Laser Radial World Championships in Melbourne.

Sailing • 28 Feb 20

Murphy remains inside the top ten in Melbourne

Ireland's Annalise Murphy was able to recover from the setback of disqualification in her first race in the Gold Fleet at the Laser Radial World Championships in Melbourne.

Sailing • 27 Feb 20

Murphy within touching distance of medals in Melbourne

Annalise Murphy has improved to fifth place overall at the Radial World Championships in Melbourne at the end of the qualifying phase.

Sailing • 27 Feb 20

Annalise Murphy enjoys World Championship race win

Annalise Murphy triumphed in Race Three of the 2020 ILCA Laser Radial Women's World Championship.

Sailing • 25 Feb 20

Exclusive The W Podcast Exclusive: Tokyo Rising - Annalise Murphy

Olympic silver medalist Annalise Murphy joins Jacqui Hurley to reflect on her decision to end her Tokyo 2020 qualification campaign in the 49erFX class, and return to the Laser Radial division in which she sailed to the podium at the Rio Olympics.

Other sport • 06 Oct 19

The W Podcast has an exclusive interview with Annalise Murphy this week

'I hate letting people down' - Annalise Murphy

Annalise Murphy admits that quitting the 49erFX class to return to the Laser Radial, which she won a silver medal in at the last Olympics, was the toughest decision she's made in sport.

Sailing • 06 Oct 19

Annalise Murphy in action during the 2016 Olympics in Rio

'Disappointed' Murphy quits Olympic 49erFX campaign

Annalise Murphy's bid to reach the 2020 Olympics in the 49erFX class has come to an end after deciding to abandon her campaign alongside Katie Tingle.

Sailing • 18 Sep 19

A silver medalist from Rio in the Laser Radial class, Annalise Murphy will be joined by Katie Tingle in the 49er FX as they bid to qualify for Tokyo 2020

From solo to team player – Annalise Murphy's 2020 dream

On the day the Irish Sailing High Performance Headquarters officially opened its doors in Dún Laoghaire, it was fitting that Olympian Annalise Murphy outlined her own fresh start.

Sailing • 22 Mar 19

Annalise Murphy with her Sailor of the Year trophy

Annalise Murphy named Irish Sailor of the Year

Rio silver medallist Annalise Murphy has won the Sailor of the Year prize at the Volvo Irish Sailing Awards.

Sailing • 28 Jan 17

Olympic silver medalist Annalise Murphy on her return to Ireland

Murphy: I was told to give up on Rio Olympic dream

Olympic silver medalist Annalise Murphy has revealed she was told “not to bother” going to Rio after struggling for form last year.

Sailing • 27 Aug 16

Annalise Murphy returned to Dublin earlier today

Murphy reflects on journey that led to Rio silver

Olympic silver medallist Annalise Murphy has spoken of the self-doubt she had to deal with as she prepared for what ultimately proved to be a memorable display at Rio 2016.

Paris 2024 • 24 Aug 16

Annalise Murphy (centre) is looking forward to a breather

Annalise to bide time before plotting next move

Ireland's sailing hero Annalise Murphy plans to take a well-earned break before deciding if she'll go for the Tokyo Games in 2020.

Paris 2024 • 18 Aug 16

Four years in the making: Annalise gets her medal

After the agony of London 2012, elation in Brazil. Annalise Murphy finally got to climb the podium on Tuesday evening to receive the Olympic medal she so desperately craved, and laid to rest four years of pain.

Paris 2024 • 16 Aug 16

Annalise Murphy: '. It’s amazing for Irish sailing.'

Annalise Murphy: I want to inspire new generation

Annalise Murphy didn't know whether to laugh or cry as she laid to rest the demons of London 2012 with a glorious silver medal in the Laser Radial medal race on Tuesday - and said she hoped her feat would inspire a whole new generation of Irish sailors.

Paris 2024 • 16 Aug 16