Olympic sailors Peter Burling, left, and Blair Tuke pose with the trophy after being presented with the Lonsdale Cup on Tuesday. Men’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. The Lonsdale Cup is the New Zealand Olympic Committee’s most prestigious award and is presented annually by the NZOC to the athlete or team that has made the most outstanding contribution to an Olympic or Commonwealth Sport. Dave Rowland/Getty Images New Zealand Olympic Committee chief executive Kereyn Smith speaks as she presents Olympic sailors Peter Burling and Blair Tuke with the Lonsdale Cup on Tuesday. It’s the best job in the world,” Tuke said.

Source: Stuff January 25, 2021 21:00 UTC