Seaton and McGovern slip back to 10th after final race

Ireland’s Ryan Seaton and Matt McGovern finished their second Olympic appearance in 10th place overall yesterday as the medal race final was sailed in brisk conditions at the Rio Games.

Although in eighth place overall going into the final, the best result they could have hoped for was a fifth overall.

Two last places in Tuesday’s penultimate day of racing cost them a chance at the podium while their inclusion in the final was due to their win in the 12th and final race of the qualification series.