Peter Burling (left) and Blair Tuke with the Lonsdale Cup. Photo: Getty ImagesMen's 49er sailors Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have been awarded the Lonsdale Cup for 2020 following a dominant performance to retain their World Championship title. NZOC CEO Kereyn Smith says Burling and Tuke are deserved winners of the Lonsdale Cup. The Lonsdale Cup was first awarded in 1961, with Sir Murray Halberg the inaugural recipient. Past winners include Dame Valerie Adams, Lisa Carrington, Sir John Walker, Barbara Kendall, Sir Peter Snell and many more.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 25, 2021 18:45 UTC