Olympics Daily Debrief, Day 11 — Saving the Best for Last
It was the last leg, of the last medal race at the Rio Games when the most dramatic and defining moment in this year’s Olympic sailing regatta unfolded.
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It was the last leg, of the last medal race at the Rio Games when the most dramatic and defining moment in this year’s Olympic sailing regatta unfolded.
With no racing completed today, we’re looking back instead. Here’s how medalists from past Games are faring in Rio.
We’re breaking down the most dramatic and victorious minutes in today’s four medal races.
Postponements reigned supreme at the Olympic regatta today, until a squall hit. The wind was nowhere — and then it was everywhere at once.
Two medal races, three gold medals. The RS:X wrap up the Olympics, and the Finns already have their champion.
Laser sailor Tonci Stipanovic secures Croatia’s first-ever sailing medal. Plus, USA gets their first race-win of the regatta.
In two of the Olympic classes, there’s no denying who’s dominant.
The American Finn and female 470 squads are becoming experts at climbing up the fleet.
Mental and physical fitness separated the fleets on the third day of racing in Rio.
Frustrating conditions on the inside shook up the Finn leaderboard. Further out into the bay, leaders are making themselves known.
Nick Dempsey dominates in the RS:X. The dinghies are too close to call.
Daniel Forster has been photographing medal-winners since the Munich Olympics in 1972.
It was the last leg, of the last medal race at the Rio Games when the most dramatic and defining moment in this year’s Olympic sailing regatta unfolded.
With no racing completed today, we’re looking back instead. Here’s how medalists from past Games are faring in Rio.
We’re breaking down the most dramatic and victorious minutes in today’s four medal races.
Postponements reigned supreme at the Olympic regatta today, until a squall hit. The wind was nowhere — and then it was everywhere at once.
Two medal races, three gold medals. The RS:X wrap up the Olympics, and the Finns already have their champion.
Laser sailor Tonci Stipanovic secures Croatia’s first-ever sailing medal. Plus, USA gets their first race-win of the regatta.
In two of the Olympic classes, there’s no denying who’s dominant.
The American Finn and female 470 squads are becoming experts at climbing up the fleet.
Mental and physical fitness separated the fleets on the third day of racing in Rio.
Frustrating conditions on the inside shook up the Finn leaderboard. Further out into the bay, leaders are making themselves known.
Nick Dempsey dominates in the RS:X. The dinghies are too close to call.
Daniel Forster has been photographing medal-winners since the Munich Olympics in 1972.
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