HANNAH Mills and Saskia Clark are within touching distance of 470 Women’s Olympic gold (subject to protest) as they head into tomorrow’s final medal race showdown.
Two thirds and a second from the 470 women’s three races on Guanabara Bay means that Mills and Clark, who are based on Portland and Weymouth respectively, have a 20-point advantage over their nearest challengers, Jo Aleh and Polly Powrie (NZL).
This means that to upgrade their London 2012 silver to Rio 2016 gold, the Brits just have to successfully complete the double points Medal Race without disqualification.
It has been a remarkable series from Mills and Clark, who have picked up three race wins and no score lower than eighth from their 10 races.
Now they have to go out, keep their noses clean and finish the job.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel