McMahon siblings bring Irish charm to local LA community
Irish siblings Eve McMahon and Ewan McMahon, plus two-time Olympian Finn Lynch, are also in Southern California competing in the dinghy, already gathering data on racing and training conditions specific to Long Beach.
Away from the water the team took part in a Q&A session with Scouts of America at a local sailing camp to continue their commitment to supporting grassroots sport, even when away from home.
Ireland performance director James O’Callaghan, who is with the team in LA, commented: “It’s great to be here for the regatta, but our main goal is to learn about the venue and surrounding areas.
“We’ve been fortunate to receive fantastic support from the Irish community here. That ‘home from home’ ethos is truly coming to life — the team has been warmly welcomed, and it’s been a great chance to build connections with the Irish diaspora.”
Meanwhile, Slovenia’s Toni Vodisek who secured silver in men’s kite, at Paris 2024, adopted Tour de France vibes from his fellow countryman, Tadej Pogačar.
“Taking the yellow bib for the first day like Tadej Pogačar,” wrote Vodisek on his Instagram stories after building an extensive lead with seven wins out of nine in the initial stages.
Meanwhile, US athlete, Daniela Moroz, a six-time world champion in women’s kite who finished in an agonising fourth place at Paris 2024, posted: “Back to kite foiling for the first time since the Olympics 🤯 Feels good to be back to training on the water in my new home. Taking it one day at a time.”
So the next Olympic sailing location is getting the seal of approval from athletes, as well as, it seems, the local wildlife.