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Peter Burling and Blair Tuke

Speed Savants

Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have a chemistry in the Olympic 49er that baffles even the best of their competitors.

Barrows Morris racing

Into the Fast Lane

Seizing upon their youth, athleticism and commitment, these college sailing teammates drop into a faster gear for the ride of their lives.

Australian 49er Sailors

No Love Lost

A friendly rivalry continues in the Men’s skiff class as the Olympics draw near.

49er sailing Rio

How to Beat Burling

New Zealand’s 49er momentum could propel Peter Burling and Blair Tuke to the top of the podium in August — or, the pressure could be their downfall.

rio 2016

Road to Rio: Parallel Paths

Two pairs of Chilean siblings are heading to Rio, the four have grown up together, sharing experiences along the way, and now competing at the Olympic level.

49er Olympic Sailing

Nathan Outteridge’s Best Olympic Race

A small British pub, The Cove House Inn, was transformed into a little piece of Australia at London 2012 and turned into the focal point for the nation’s most successful sport at the Olympiad.

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The Cost of Doing Business

Sailors of three high-performance Olympic classes have been plagued with injuries. Sure, faster is fun, but athlete sustainability is a looming question.

Erik Heil and Thomas Plossel 49er sailing

Starting the Conversation

The athletes know the water in Rio is dirty, but German 49er sailor Erik Heil’s recovery from infection brought the issue from out behind the headlines.

Peter Burling and Blair Tuke

Speed Savants

Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have a chemistry in the Olympic 49er that baffles even the best of their competitors.

Barrows Morris racing

Into the Fast Lane

Seizing upon their youth, athleticism and commitment, these college sailing teammates drop into a faster gear for the ride of their lives.

Australian 49er Sailors

No Love Lost

A friendly rivalry continues in the Men’s skiff class as the Olympics draw near.

49er sailing Rio

How to Beat Burling

New Zealand’s 49er momentum could propel Peter Burling and Blair Tuke to the top of the podium in August — or, the pressure could be their downfall.

rio 2016

Road to Rio: Parallel Paths

Two pairs of Chilean siblings are heading to Rio, the four have grown up together, sharing experiences along the way, and now competing at the Olympic level.

49er Olympic Sailing

Nathan Outteridge’s Best Olympic Race

A small British pub, The Cove House Inn, was transformed into a little piece of Australia at London 2012 and turned into the focal point for the nation’s most successful sport at the Olympiad.

nacra 17

The Cost of Doing Business

Sailors of three high-performance Olympic classes have been plagued with injuries. Sure, faster is fun, but athlete sustainability is a looming question.

Erik Heil and Thomas Plossel 49er sailing

Starting the Conversation

The athletes know the water in Rio is dirty, but German 49er sailor Erik Heil’s recovery from infection brought the issue from out behind the headlines.

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