The Medal Tally

The results came out just before the closing ceremony which ended at 4.00 pm on Sunday and since then we've been on the road home with no decent wi-fi. I'm now back at Lilac Cottage and here at last is the tally.

I'm delighted to report that we won a record of 3 gold medals, one in each of the qualifying classes. As expected, Paul Dewhurst & David Hadley took the dual 3-axis gold by a comfortable margin. Rob Grimwood & Chris Saysell won the gold in the biggest class, dual flexwing, and were also the highest scoring crew of the competition. The nail-biter was the solo flexwing task, won by Richard Rawes. At one time he was only 2 points ahead, although the eventual margin was a little higher. And as a bonus, Robbie & Timmy Keene won the dual flexwing bronze. Chris & Claire Wills came a very creditable 4th in the dual 3-axis class. Finally I had my moment of glory when we took the team bronze.

The competition ended as it started, with rain, so the closing ceremony was inside. As is often the case in Eastern Europe, many dignitaries including a junior minister, were there. They had the pleasure of hearing the British national anthem three times and were proud to join in lustily. It brought a real lump to the throat.