Spain wins Optimist European Team Championship

Spain has won the Optimist European Team Championship held at Lake Garda, Italy. The Spanish team, composed of Mary Anne Osha, Lluc Bestard, Pedro Burgues, and Jan Palou, secured the gold medal after defeating Turkey 2-0 in the final.

All four members of the winning squad belong to the Real Club Náutico de Palma. The team reached the final after overcoming Italy in the semifinals. Turkey took the silver medal, while Italy secured bronze after defeating Poland. The competition featured 64 sailors representing 16 different nations over four days of racing.

For Lluc Bestard, the victory marks a third continental title in the Optimist class. The team's success follows their previous achievement as Spanish national team champions.