The Italian team became the new World University Champion at the Split 2026 FISU World University Championship Sailing in front of Poland and host country Croatia.
Throughout the five days of racing, competitors battled for every position on the water, while changing and challenging conditions tested their knowledge, experience and concentration. Every race brought a new opportunity for changes in the standings, making the championship highly competitive and exciting from the very first day through to the final race.ro
Uncertainty until the very last race
The final day delivered exactly what had characterised the entire championship – great uncertainty and a battle right until the very end.
The differences between the competitors were small, and every point was crucial in the overall standings. After five days of sailing, the final results were decided only after the last races, when it became clear who would take the top positions in the overall standings.
The thrilling finish once again demonstrated the unique nature of sailing, where the final result is built through every individual race. Consistency and strong performances throughout the championship proved essential for achieving the best possible final ranking.
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Final standings
Following the completion of all races, the final standings of this year’s FISU World University Championships Sailing are now confirmed.
Italy won gold medal with 34 points, Poland took silver medal with 36 points and Croatia took bronze medal with 40.92 points. Fourth place was Norway with 45 points and fifth was Austria with 52 points.
Germany finished in sixth place with 41 points, same as seventh Singapore. Canada was eighth with 41.11 points, while Spain finished ninth with 45 points.
Australia took tenth place with 46 points, followed by the Hungary with 47 points and Czechia with 49 points.
Japan finished in thirteenth place with 56.69 points. Malaysia finished in penultimate place with 63 points, while Republic of Korea took the last position with 67 points.
The most successful competitors secured their places on the podium, while all participants demonstrated a high level of sailing ability and sportsmanship throughout the five days of competition.
The Split 2026 FISU World University Championship Sailing is now officially over. We could like to congratulate all the student-athletes and coaches and thank the referees, volunteers, partners, and supporters for their enthusiasm and hard work.
The FISU World University Championship 2026 season is still going strong. Next up, the Liaocheng 2026 FISU World University Championship Mind Sports that is taking place in Croatia 11-16 October.
The Liaocheng 2026 FISU World University Championship Mind Sports will be streamed live.
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