Irina Ferrater (wag2001@draconexion.com) reports from Sierra Nevada.

After a protest made by the Austrians, which was accepted by the jury, there was finally a scoring for the 7th task (28th).

Today´s task was the 8th and the last for the championships, and it was a variety of turn points around the valleys of Sierra Nevada. After going up to Cauchiles take off to find out that the wind was too strong, everybody moved down to the lowest take off (Las Rosas) where a 49Km task was set. Start point in Albergue General Oñate (16) with a 6Km radius, first turn point Las Rosas take off (D3), second Fuente del Hervidero (19), third New Draco house (57), fourth Albergue General Oñate again (16) and goal in Cenes(5).

The window opened at 16:30 and the start gate at 17:15. Conditions were good: blue sky, N-W wind, ceiling at more than 3.000m and strong thermals, so it was a fast run.

A view of the take-off for the last task on 29 June

The first pilot in goal finished the course in 1 hour and 20 minutes. Soon after him another 88 pilots arrived, all very tight together. In the lead gaggle came Oliver Rösell, who plummeted to the ground before goal, fortunately without other consequences but losing his first place in the world championships.

The first three pilots in goal were:

1. Hans Bollinger (Switzerland)
2. Vincent Sprungli (France)
3. Chris Müller (Canada)

First woman:
Sandie Cochepain (France)

The overall results for the championships are:

1. Luca Donini (Italy)
2. Christian Tamegger (Austria)
3. Olivier Rösell (Germany)

Women results:

1. Louise Crandal (Denmark)
2. Nicole Nussbaumm (Switzerland)
3. Miyuki Tanaka (Japan)

Countries results:

1. Switzerland
2. Germany
3. Italy

The May and June 2001 issues of "Air Sports International", the FAI online magazine, are dedicated to the 2nd World Air Games. These issues contains information needed by spectators regarding the dates, timings and venues of various events of the 2nd World Air Games being conducted in Spain this month.