Peter Burling and Blair Tuke needed the German team to win the medal race if they were to win gold. New Zealand sailors Peter Burling and Blair Tuke had to settle for a silver medal in the men's 49er in a dramatic final race in Japan on Tuesday. Phil Walter/Getty Images New Zealand sailors Peter Burling and Blair Tuke won their third Olympic medal, a silver, in the 49er class at Enoshima. READ MORE:* Tokyo Olympics: Peter Burling and Blair Tuke's quest for gold on hold* Tokyo Olympics: How high can they go? Phil Walter/Getty Images Blair Tuke and Peter Burling had the golden bibs for the final 49er race but ended with a silver medal.

Source: Stuff August 03, 2021 05:23 UTC