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Sail for Gold Live Day 5

by James Eaves 13 Aug 2016 14:21 UTC 13 August 2016

The latest news, views and expert opinion from Rio 2016. Mark Jardine talks to Andy Rice out in Rio about the day's racing and also to Nick Dempsey about his Men's RS:X Silver Medal.

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