Irish pair delighted with silver
The pair, who compete in the 49er class, sailed a total of 17 races over six consecutive days and against 79 of the world’s top sailors to claim the silver medal. An impressive 15 top 10 race finishes left them eight points clear of 2012 Olympic Gold medallists Nathan Outteridge and Iain Jensen from Australia, who finished third overall. Kiwis Peter Burling and Blair Tuke, who finished second in the 2012 Games, ultimately took the gold.
“It feels absolutely amazing. Probably still waiting for it to sink in a little. It’s been a great day,” McGovern enthused.
