The 49er World Championships are international
sailing
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regatta
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s in the
49er and 49er FX classes organized by the
International Sailing Federation
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International may also refer to:
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. It was first held in 1997.
In 2013, the 49er FX class was added to the programme.
The 49er has been an Olympic class since 2000. The 49er FX has been an Olympic class since 2016.
Editions
All-time medal table
49er
49er FX
Medalists
49er Open
49er Men's
49er FX Women's
49er Youth
49er FX Youth
Multiple medallists
49er
49er FX
See also
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ISAF Sailing World Championships
The Sailing World Championships (formerly ISAF Sailing World Championships) are World championships in sailing for the 10 events contested at the Summer Olympics, organized by World Sailing (formerly ISAF) and held every four years since 2003. In ...
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International Sailing Federation
International is an adjective (also used as a noun) meaning "between nations".
International may also refer to:
Music Albums
* ''International'' (Kevin Michael album), 2011
* ''International'' (New Order album), 2002
* ''International'' (The T ...
References
External links
International 49er Class Association
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Recurring sporting events established in 1997