Ellie Aldridge Wins Historic Gold in Olympic Kite Surfing
The 27-year-old's victory marks the first-ever Olympic gold in the discipline and boosts Team GB's medal tally.
- Aldridge's triumph is the first gold in the new Formula Kite discipline at the Olympics.
- Her win brings Team GB's gold medal count to 13 at the Paris Games.
- Aldridge's success follows a challenging regatta with numerous weather-related delays.
- She overcame France's Lauriane Nolot, a frequent rival, in the final series.
- Aldridge's achievement is celebrated as an inspiration for young sailors and kite-surfers.
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