Korea Match Cup Champion Cian prepares to defend his title

9:56 AM Mon 7 Jun 2010 GMT

'Ben Ainslie's crew watch as Paolo Cian crosses their bow in their semi final match. Korea Match Cup 2009, Gyeonggi-do, Korea. 6 June 2009. - 2009 Korea Match Cup' Gareth Cooke - Subzero Images &copy Click Here to view large photo

Korea Match Cup Champion Paolo Cian (ITA) Team Italia is preparing to defend his title, at this year's event which commences June 9th in Gyeonggi, South Korea. Cian currently ranked fifth on the ISAF World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) standings, only four points behind icon of the sailing world Ben Ainslie (GBR) TeamOrigin, has consistently retained a top 10 position on the ladder for an astounding six years. He has celebrated two Bronze Medals at the World Match Racing Tour Championships as well as winning the 2009 Korea Match Cup. Cian, who started his racing passion at only 6 years ...

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