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World Paragliding Championships, Mount Borah, Manilla, Australia
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World Paragliding Championships Manila, NSW, Australia, 2007

149 of the World's best paragliding pilots from 39 nations descended on the small country town of Manilla near Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Australia to contest the 10th FAI Paragliding World Championships during March 2007. The drought stricken area is renowned for it's great cross country flying from the Mount Borah hillside and over two hectic weeks, numerous incidents and mixed weather, the pilots were able to fly five tasks to decide the winners in what proved to be an extremely close contest.. The Men's competition was won by Great British pilot Bruce Goldsmith with Jean-Marc Caron of France finishing second just seventeen points behind with Thomas Mccune of USA finishing third. The women's competition was won by Petra Slivova of Czech Republic with Viv Williams of Australian just fifteen points behind and New Zealand pilot Harmony Gaw finishing third. .In the team event Czech Republic finished first followed by France and Switzerland...They call is Para waiting...pilots wait for the wind to subside on top of Mount Borah...

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149 of the World's best paragliding pilots from 39 nations descended on the small country town of Manilla near Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Australia to contest the 10th FAI Paragliding World Championships during March 2007. The drought stricken area is renowned for it's great cross country flying from the Mount Borah hillside and over two hectic weeks, numerous incidents and mixed weather, the pilots were able to fly five tasks to decide the winners in what proved to be an extremely close contest.. The Men's competition was won by Great British pilot Bruce Goldsmith with Jean-Marc Caron of France finishing second just seventeen points behind with Thomas Mccune of USA finishing third. The women's competition was won by Petra Slivova of Czech Republic with Viv Williams of Australian just fifteen points behind and New Zealand pilot Harmony Gaw finishing third. .In the team event Czech Republic finished first followed by France and Switzerland...They call is Para waiting...pilots wait for the wind to subside on top of Mount Borah...