Here's how Team IOW fared on Tuesday at the Island Games

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4 days ago

Excitement is building around the team events, with Team IOW Sailing currently leading both their events. The Ladies Golf team are also sitting in first place, while the Men's team hold a strong third place as they push towards the podium.
I had the chance to head out on the water with ILCA7 sailors Arthur Farley and Harry White. Arthur began the day undefeated but was narrowly beaten in his second race by teammate Harry. However, with three races squeezed in due to shifting forecasts, Arthur bounced back with a strong win in the third.
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The course tested even the best sailors—starting in mist, progressing through showers, and ending under blue skies. The changing winds made it a physically and mentally demanding competition. Team Manager Tony offered tactical advice from the coaching boat, while camaraderie between the sailors remained high throughout.
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Later in the day, Oliver Mayo stormed to another victory in the ILCA6 class, showcasing impressive form and determination.
Over on the golf course, Sophie Beardsall is currently in third place for the Ladies, while Christopher Hayward is sitting in second for the Men's. With another strong showing expected tomorrow, a medal finish is well within reach for both.
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On the athletics track, Archie Pearson took on the 1500m Final. He set a bold pace early on but faded to finish 8th overall in 4:04.80. Sophie Hogton ran a determined Semi-Final in the 200m, placing fourth.
The Patey twins, Jacob and Noah, found themselves in a sparsely contested event, which meant medals were capped at Gold. Despite a challenging hurdle section, Jacob was narrowly beaten in the final stretch.
In badminton, the men's team faced tough seeded opposition but performed admirably. Isobel Honnor and Anna Showan both won their matches and progress to the next round tomorrow, continuing their strong run in the tournament.
The Ladies Football Team has faced a punishing schedule of back-to-back matches. A tough 4-0 defeat against Jersey was a blow, but with a rest day tomorrow, they are aiming to finish the week strong in their upcoming match against Hitra.
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Out on the course in the Men's Individual Mountain Bike Criterium, Ewan Cook led the IOW charge, placing 9th overall. He was followed by Oliver Nolan (18th) and Devon Badman (21st). Young rising talent Alfie Haydon, transitioning from motocross to MTB, impressed with his agility and speed to claim a solid 24th place.
Every evening, the team gathers to celebrate not just wins and medals but personal bests and milestones. With the halfway point now passed, tiredness is setting in—but so is an even stronger sense of unity.
Everywhere you turn, you see TeamIOW t-shirts and hoodies proudly worn in support. Crowds queue for hours to claim the best seats at the swimming pool, with Isle of Wight supporters always leading the charge. And whenever the Isle of Wight is mentioned at the athletics track or poolside, the roar of support is electric.
It's remarkable to see such passion and togetherness 760 miles from home—and it's clearly lifting the spirits of the entire team.