Claire Leroy
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Claire Leroy is a French sailor. In 2007 and 2008 she won the world championships in female match racing
. She was named the International Sailing Federation
's female World Sailor of the Year for 2007.
Match race
A match race is a race between two competitors, going head-to-head.The term may be best known as a race between two sailing boats racing around a course...
. She was named the International Sailing Federation
International Sailing Federation
The International Sailing Federation is recognised by the International Olympic Committee as the world governing body for the sport of sailing....
's female World Sailor of the Year for 2007.