Sailing: Railey Grabs Silver

Zach Railey defended his silver medal position in the Finn final, double-points medal race sailed today in over 20 knots of winds and large seas.

He finished fifth in the 10-boat race and covered his closest competitor to ensure his position. After Saturday's medal race was called off halfway due to lack of wind, today's stormy conditions brought a contrast to the racing.

The gold medal went to Ben Ainslie of Britain, his third Olympic gold and fourth Olympic medal overall. France's Guillaume Florent won the bronze medal.

By Tracee Hamilton  |  August 17, 2008; 6:14 AM ET  | Category:  Sailing
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