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Gal Fridman's success in the Mistral gripped a nation.

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Historic triumph

Wednesday September 1, 2004 12:28AM;
Updated: Wednesday September 1, 2004 12:28AM

As in Sydney four years ago, Britain ruled the waves -- topping the medal standings with two golds, a silver and two bronze medals. But windsurfer Gal Fridman's triumph put the gloss on the two-week long regatta, winning Israel first ever gold medal.

• Complete Olympic Sailing Results


Date/Time	Status	Event
08/26 - 7:30 AM	Complete	Men's Star Race 10
08/26 - 7:15 AM	Complete	Tornado Race 10
08/28 - 6:00 AM	Complete	Men's Star Race 11
08/28 - 6:00 AM	Complete	Tornado Race 11
• More schedules and results

• Hong Kong champion windsurfer contemplates another run at Olympic gold (AP) Sunday September 05, 12:27 AM

• Brits rule the waves again (AP) Sunday August 29, 11:06 AM

• Brits rule the waves again (AP) Sunday August 29, 10:00 AM

• Brits rule the waves again (AP) Saturday August 28, 12:21 PM

• American Tornado crew sails to silver, Cayard gets shut out (AP) Saturday August 28, 12:10 PM

• American Tornado crew settles for silver (AP) Saturday August 28, 08:10 AM

• Austrians win Tornado class at Olympic sailing (AP) Saturday August 28, 08:03 AM

• BULLETIN (AP) Saturday August 28, 07:41 AM

• More wire stories


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