Duo’s sights still fixed on top spot

FORMER Crompton House pupil Stuart Bithell and Luke Patience are assured themselves of at least a silver medal in the men’s 470 sailing class.

The pair have amassed a large points margin heading into tomorrow’s medal race.

Patience and Bithell, still have eyes on gold, which is currently on course to go to Australia's world champions Mat Belcher and Malcolm Page.

“We didn’t come here for second place,” Patience said.

“We’re stoked, don't get us wrong. We're really happy (to get silver) but there is work to be done.

“There is yet another race and yet another opportunity to upgrade the medals.”








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