Slingsby, Neuschafer named 2023 World Sailor of the Year

PARIS, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) -- Tom Slingsby and Kirsten Neuschafer were honored as the World Sailor of the Year at World Sailing Awards ceremony held in Malaga, Spain on Tuesday.

In a contest decided by an expert panel and a public vote, Slingsby was separated from his nearest competitor by fewer than 20 votes.

Australian Slingsby won the award for the third time after winning SailGP trophy for a third consec