Gladwell's Line: For whom does the Olympic Bell toll? - Part 1

11:11 PM Mon 2 May 2011 GMT

'Will the Mens keelboat event stay afloat for the 2016 Olympics?' Richard Gladwell Click Here to view large photo

Co-incidental with the conduct of trials designed to give sailing's most prestigious and oldest trophy, the America's Cup, it's most dramatic makeover in 160 years, the International Sailing Federation will this week meet to decide whether it too, has the courage to make fundamental changes to its pinnacle event, the Olympic Games. The time for back room consultation, avoiding the hard decisions, kite flying and decision avoiding is over. This week the world body of sailing will be put to the test to determine whether it has the fortitude to make the change that is both required and overdue. After ...

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by Richard Gladwell