The cut-throat selection process for New Zealand's Olympic sailing team has been fully justified according to the sport's boss. Another important ingredient was tough selection standards, he said, even if they caused consternation for sailors who missed the cut. Related Content Rio Olympics 2016: Kiwi walker collapses at finish Rio Olympics 2016: Fresh doping blow for Russia Rio Olympics 2016: Disgraced IOC executive denied bail, moved to prisonMen's RS:X hopeful Jon-Paul Tobin had earlier withdrawn from the high performance programme, citing a lack of support and funding. Abercrombie made no apology, saying the standards set for the sailors had them race-ready by Rio. But at the top level, if you set a high bar, then it sets an expectation of success.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 20, 2016 04:18 UTC