Blair Tuke and Peter Burling have more New Zealand yachting history within their grasp. Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have a shot at New Zealand Olympic sailing history on Monday. The superstars of the Kiwi yachting scene enter the 49er medal race in Enoshima with a four-point lead and a real chance to defend their gold medal from Rio 2016. Josh Junior remains a chance for some tin in the Finn and winning the final fleet race in the large dinghy has helped his cause for Wednesday’s medal race. Meech said he was “absolutely gutted” with the medal race as he mistimed the start and then suffered a mid-race collision.

Source: Stuff August 01, 2021 06:19 UTC