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Black Foils confirm identity of hospitalised grinder

The Black Foils have announced the name of the person hospitalised during the massive accident between their boat, Amokura, and the French team this afternoon.

Black Foils Grinder Louis Sinclair is in a stable condition in Auckland Hospital after suffering injuries to both legs during the collision with the French during racing today.

Sinclair is receiving treatment for compound fractures to both legs but is in a stable condition.

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Thank you for all of the messages of support since the incident.

The Black Foils extended a special thank you to all of the medical staff involved in the response to the crash and subsequent treatment of all the athletes involved.

Our video team caught Black Foils Grinder Louis Sinclair travelling to Amokura this afternoon, at the back of the pack here.

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