Annalise Murphy into gold medal position after three days of sailing

Murphy out-performed her rivals on day three of the Laser Radial sailing in Rio.

Annalise Murphy has out-performed her rivals on day three of the Laser Radial sailing in Rio.

The Dubliner, who started the day in second place overall, finished in fifth place in the first of today's two races.

She then went on to earn a second place spot in this evening's race, which sees her move into first place after six races so-far this week.

She's now a point clear of Anne-Marie Rindom of Denmark.

Annalise finished in 2nd!! Pulling her into 1st place overall heading into the rest day!! #COYGIG #TeamIreland

— Annalise Murphy (@Annalise_Murphy) August 10, 2016

What a competitor! Annalise Murphy finishes the Women's Laser Radial Race 6 in 2nd place. #TeamIreland #Sailing pic.twitter.com/hZMiSEOed4

— Team Ireland (@TeamIreland) August 10, 2016

#TeamIreland's @Annalise_Murphy moves up to 1st place in the Women's Laser Radial! #InphoInRio #Sailing #Olympics pic.twitter.com/pfldH9WK8D

— Inpho Photography (@Inphosports) August 10, 2016

Race 6/10:
Annalise Murphy up to 1st in Laser Radial
Finn Lynch holding 24th in Laser
Great #Sailing by #TeamIreland pic.twitter.com/eFqrpaQsZO

— Team Ireland (@TeamIreland) August 10, 2016

Meanwhile, Finn Lynch remains in 24th place in the Men's Laser Class after his two races today.

The 20-year-old finished in 18th and 27th this evening to maintain his overall ranking in the 46-strong field.