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Maja Gysler secured a bronze medal at the iQFOiL European Championships, overcoming a seventh-place standing after the opening series to qualify through the quarter-finals and semi-finals.▶ 1:35 The competition format requires finalists to accumulate two "stars" to win, a system designed to increase race frequency and media engagement by allowing lower-ranked sailors to advance through multiple rounds.▶ 2:11 Gysler attributes her success to a focused mindset and the ability to adapt to high-speed foiling, noting that younger sailors often adjust more readily to the class than those transitioning from the older RSX boards.▶ 7:15 During the final, Gysler navigated challenging, high-wave conditions in Sicily, narrowly avoiding a collision with a competitor near the finish line.▶ 7:57 She maintained speed on downwind legs by choosing clear air away from the main pack, allowing her to sail deeper angles.▶ 13:39 The next major event for Gysler is the Princess Sofia Regatta in Palma.▶ 14:52

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