The Dutch sailor will be hard pushed to match gold from Rio 2016, however, with a strong field ready to challenge the 31-year-old all the way.
When she won the Hempel World Cup Series in Enoshima two years ago, Bouwmeester celebrated at a karaoke bar .
It was a big experience just to go to the Olympics, especially when it was so close to Denmark.
Since Rio, Rindom has put together a stunning few years of world-beating results including world titles in 2015 and 2019, along with a silver medal at last year’s European Championships and the Hempel World Cup Series in Enoshima two years ago.
“The conditions in Tokyo are difficult, so learning how the wind reacts is very important,” shared Rindom.
“I am working with a sport psychologist and adversity during big events is something that we prepare for.
In 2019 the Belgian sailor first won the READY STEADY TOKYO – Sailing, Olympic test event and then also the Hempel World Cup.
Before it felt I still lacked some confidence in some areas, especially with tactics, race planning and starts.
Having led for much of the competition, the medal slipped away on that occasion.
She then turned her attention towards Tokyo 2020 but in a different class, the high-speed 49erFX.
“I’m going to the Olympic Games for the third time, it’s just mad!” says the ever-enthusiastic Murphy.
Not long after the Rio Games where she finished tenth, Railey was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that forced her to take time away from the sport.
Like Railey, Great Britain’s Alison Young is a veteran of the past two Olympic Sailing Competitions, finishing fifth in London and eighth in Rio.
“I don’t want to blow my chances on the first or second day, which has happened to me in the past.
The Laser Radial, Women’s One Person Dinghy, is the largest fleet in Tokyo with 44-boats confirmed to take to the start line.
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