Dickson and Waddilove remain in medal contention 

The fresher conditions worked magic for Dickson and Waddilove who stormed around the course in first place only to be beaten fractionally into second place by the Croatians.

Ireland's Robert Dickson and Sean Waddilove, react after competing in a men's skiff race. Pic: Jacquelyn Martin

An epic conclusion to four days of intensive fleet racing has Ireland’s Robert Dickson and Sean Waddilove in contention for an Olympic medal.

The 12 race series in the men’s skiff event had a range of conditions but Wednesday’s were super-tricky as the course area was effectively in the wind shadow of a nearby mountain.