Emma Wilson on windsurfing

Emma Wilson has expressed frustration with the sailing officials after securing her second consecutive bronze medal in windsurfing at the Marseille Olympics, citing a controversial new format that she believes jeopardizes athletes' mental health. Despite dominating the qualifying rounds by winning eight out of 14 races, Wilson struggled in the winner-takes-all final, finishing behind Italy's Marta Maggetti and Israel's Sharon Kantor. She emphasized the disadvantage of not racing before the final, stating, 'It's not okay to be put in this position every time,' and hinted at possibly stepping away from the sport. The new format, designed to increase competition intensity, has seen her previous leads erased, a situation she finds demoralizing. Her emotional response reflects a growing concern among athletes about the impact of new rules on their performance and mental well-being. Wilson's experience adds to the ongoing debate over the fairness of this format in windsurfing, which is unlike other sailing classes.