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Alex Maloney's determined to make amends for a disappointing finish at the last 49er FX World Championships, ahead of this year's event in Auckland

Alex Maloney's determined to make amends for a disappointing finish at the last 49er FX World Championships, ahead of this year's event in Auckland

22 November 2019

The kiwi alongside partner Molly Meech managed eighth at last year's regatta in Aarhus , a stark contrast to their typical finishes around the podium.

Maloney says the result was a wake-up call that has since helped them improve.

The pair will compete in the Oceania Championships starting Monday, ahead of the World Championships a week later, both in Auckland.

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