Lijia Xu, Laser Radial Gold Medallist at London 2012, expressed her delight
at becoming only the second Asian athlete to be crowned ISAF Rolex World
Sailor of the Year and spoke of her passion for the sport, “Sailing
has given me the chance to chase my dreams and the stage to show my
potential. It has provided me with the opportunity to see, feel and explore
the world. Sailing leads me to a path of a better life, a life full of
vitality, excitement and joyful experiences.”
In August, Xu became the first Chinese, and indeed Asian, sailor to win an
Olympic Gold medal in a dinghy sailing boat.
