
She was a medalist at the Rio Games.
2016 silver medallist Annalise Murphy has boosted her chances of qualifying for the medal race in sailing's Lasar Radial.
The Dubliner was second in race eight this morning and she's 14th with two more qualifier races to go tomorrow.
Robert Dickson and Sean Waddilove say they're feeling "pretty good" at the midway point of the 49er event.
They had second and sixth place finishes in their races today to move up to seventh overall.
A HUGE DAY!! Annalise crosses the line in race 8 in 2nd place!! She’s given herself the best chance she can of making it to the medal race - 2 more qualifier races to go tomorrow! 🙏 pic.twitter.com/MiTnaXUTpH
— Annalise Murphy (@Annalise_Murphy) July 29, 2021