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THE 10 EVENTSMen (5): RS:X (windsurf), Laser (1-person dinghy), Finn (heavyweight 1-person dinghy), 470 (2-person dinghy), 49er (2-person skiff)Women (4): RS:X (windsurf), Laser Radial (1-person dinghy), 470 (2-person dinghy), 49er FX (2-person skiff)Mixed (1): Nacra 17 (2-person multihull)THE FORMATFor the Laser, Finn and 470 events, there are 10 regattas followed by 1 medal race.For the RS:X, 49er and Nacra 17 events, there are 12 regattas followed by 1 medal race.The winner of each regatta scores 1 point, 2nd place scores 2 points, etc. Each competitor has their worst result discarded after the first 10 or 12 regattas. The competitor with the fewest points after the medal race (which counts double) is declared the winner.MILESTONES1660The first regatta is held on the River Thames in England, from Greenwich to Gravesend, between boats belonging to the Duke of York and Charles II.1851The New York Yacht Club (NYYC), founded in 1844, sends a boat, America, to participate in the Royal Yacht Squadrons One Hundred Sovereign Cup. In the presence of Queen Victoria, America wins comfortably ahead of 15 English boats. The Cup is later donated to the NYYC and renamed the Americas Cup.1895-1898American Joshua Slocum becomes the first man to complete a solitary round-the-world crossing, unaided, in his sloop Spray.1896The planned sailing events at the first modern Games are cancelled due to bad weather.1900Sailing makes its Olympic debut in Paris. After a brief absence at the 1904 Games in St Louis, sailing becomes a permanent fixture of the Olympic programme.1947Americans Clark Mills and Major Clifford McKay develop the Optimist, a boat which opens up the sport to a wider population.1988The first women-only event, the 470, is introduced at the Games in Seoul (the event was previously mixed).2016Changes to the Olympic sailing programme. The 49er FX is introduced for women, as is the Nacra 17 mixed event, on a 2-person catamaran. The keelboat events for men (Star) and women (Elliot) are dropped.STARSPaul Elvstrom (Denmark)The pioneer. 4 consecutive Olympic gold medals, in Firefly (1948) and Finn (1952, 1956, 1960). A remarkable 8 Olympic appearances between 1948 and 1988. In 1984, at the age of 56, he finished 4th in Tornado with his daughter Trine. An 11-time world champion in 7 different types of boat.Valentin Mankin (USSR/Ukraine)The all-rounder. He remains the only sailor to have won 3 gold medals in 3 different classes. In 1968, he won the Olympic title in Finn, before taking gold in Tempest (1972) and Star (1980). He also picked up a silver medal in Tempest at Montreal 1976.Ben Ainslie (Great Britain)The greatest. 4 gold medals at consecutive Games between 2000 and 2012 (1 in Laser, 3 in Finn). He also took Olympic silver in Laser in 1996. A 10-time world champion, knighted in 2013, Sir Ben is also one of the rare Olympic champions to have won the Americas Cup (in 2013, with the boat Oracle Team USA). Vans Slip On Sale . - Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is not a fan of his teams use of the wildcat formation, saying "it makes you look like a high school offence. Vans Sk8 Hi Clearance . Burris threw two TD passes, including a key 15-yard fourth-quarter strike to Bakari Grant that effectively countered a Toronto comeback bid and led Hamilton to a 33-19 victory. http://www.vanssalestore.com/vans-slip-on-clearance.html . The defending champion beat Gael Monfils of France 7-6 (6), 6-3, while second-seeded Andy Murray of Britain dispatched Edouard Roger-Vasselin, also of France, 6-3, 6-3. Making his first appearance since injuring his wrist a month ago, Del Potro had difficulty with his service games in the first set. Vans Shoes Clearance Sale . The Oilers come in having lost five in a row (0-4-1) and 16 of their last 20 games, dropping a 2-1 decision to the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday. Vans Sk8 Hi Sale . It says Pocklingtons lawyer filed the appeal Friday in a California court. CTV Edmonton also says Pocklington gave a $100,000 cash deposit as part of the conditions of his bail, and that he will be out on bail until his appeal is heard.Mitchell Johnson has questioned Virat Kohlis ability to handle pressure ahead of Australias pivotal World T20 clash with India on Sunday. The winner of this key Group 2 match in Mohali will progress to the semi-finals and, despite being retired, Johnson could not resist the opportunity to take a swipe at the 27-year-old batsman.Kohli, whose T20 average is a remarkable 52.5 from 41 international matches, will be a marked man when the Aussies take to the field. However the 34-year-old Johnson, who retired from the international game in 2015, tweeted on Saturday: Went missing in WC semi last yr when it really counts.The former Australian fast bowler was referring to their World Cup semi-final meeting in Sydney last March, over 50 overs, when Kohli made just one run off 13 deliveries before being one of Johnsons two victims. Aussies set for ultimate test Australias Shane Watson says playing India in a knockout match will be the ultimate challenge He was also replying to comments made by the Delhi-born player, who believes he will be prepared for any amount of sledging that may come his way at the hands of the Australians.India have beaten Australia in each of their last five T20 meeetings - including three this year - and Kohli said: Debate on the field or not, it doesnt really matter to me.dddddddddddd Im pretty sure of the plans I take into the middle.If I get into a debate with anyone and if I have to take a certain stance, that doesnt necessarily put me off my game. If anything, that motivates me more. Mitchell Johnson celebrates taking the wicket of Kohli during last years World Cup semi-final Its something that Ive come to terms with, that not every team is going to have a go at you.Its better to plan your innings without that situation and if that situation comes in, you have to take it as more fuel to the fire.Australia are a strong side that play with a lot of passion and I believe in playing in the same way. I like that challenge, Ive always enjoyed playing against Australia.Watch live coverage of Australias clash against India from 1.30pm on Sky Sports 2 on Sunday, following Afghanistans encounter against the West Indies at 9am. Catch the action for £6.99 on NOW TV. No contract. Also See: Aussies set for ultimate test West Indies sneak into semis ' ' '