Cornish windsurfer Izzy Hamilton has won silver at the 2009 Youth Sailing ISAF World Championships in Brazil.

Hamilton, who comes from Bude, is only the third British girl to win a windsurfing medal at the Championships throughout their 39-year history.

The 16-year-old had to hold off a strong challenge from French windsurfer, Leonore Bosch, to ensure a place on the podium.

Hamilton finished third in the final race to claim second place overall.

Hamilton said: "I knew if the event was windy I would be in with a chance of a medal.

"The standard of racing was really tight all week and when I finally crossed that line I just felt such a mixture of relief and excitement," she added.

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