Irish squad finalised

Finn and Laser sailors chosen for Athens

The Irish Sailing Association has today completed its line-up for the Athens 2004 by nominating David Burrows (Finn Class) and Rory Fitzpatrick (Laser Class) to the Olympic Council of Ireland for inclusion in the 2004 Irish Olympic Team.

Burrows and Fitzpatrick's nominations follow the publication today of the latest ISAF rankings for 2004. Burrows, who finished 9th at Spa Regatta recently, has risen to 14th in the World Rankings, while Fitzpatrick now lies at 57.

The full list of nine Olympic Nominees from the Irish Sailing Association is
as follows:

Maria Coleman - Europe Class
David Burrows - Finn Class
Rory Fitzpatrick - Laser Class
Tom Fitzpatrick and Fraser Brown - 49er Class
Ger Owens and Ross Killian - Men's 470 Class
Mark Mansfield and Killian Collins - Star Class