Annalise Murphy has qualified for the Olympics in Rio
Irish sailor Annalise Murphy has qualified for the 2016 Olympics after competing in Santander in the 2014 ISAF Sailing World Championships.
She endured a difficult start to the competition, with disappointing times in her first two races leaving her placed 86th out of 126.
However stronger performances this week saw her finish 13th today.
There was some initial confusion over whether or not the result was enough to guarantee her a place in Rio.
BREAKING NEWS!! @Annalise_Murphy has qualified Ireland for the 2016 Olympics in the Radial!! We're going to Brazil! #RoadToRio #Rockstar
— Irish Sailing Performance (@ISA_Performance) September 17, 2014
CORRECTION Misinformation was fed to us. @Annalise_Murphy may still have another race today so qualification is NOT confirmed. Sorry!!
— Irish Sailing Performance (@ISA_Performance) September 17, 2014
But the Irish Sailing Association has confirmed in the last few minutes that Murphy has qualified for a place in the 2016 Olympics.
BREAKING NEWS...AGAIN!! @Annalise_Murphy has 100% qualified Ireland for the 2016 Olympics in the Radial!! We're going to Brazil! #RoadToRio
— Irish Sailing Performance (@ISA_Performance) September 17, 2014
The 24-year-old came fourth in the London Olympics, just missing out on a medal after being in the top three for most of the competition.
