Friday 19 August 2016

Hunter Olympians Add To Australia's Medal Tally

BY IAN CROUCH

Our Lake Macquarie Olympic sailors have done the Hunter proud overnight in Rio.

Coal Point's Will Ryan and crew mate Matt Belcher picked up a silver medal in the 470 class.

While Wangi Wangi's Nathan Outteridge and Iain Jenson added to the London gold with silver in the 49'sers.

Elsewhere, Maryland's Aaron Royle was the best placed Aussie in the Triathlon, finishing 9th, less than a minute outside the Bronze Medal position.

Australia is now in 10th position on the medal tally with 7 gold, 7 sliver and 10 bronze for a total of 27 medals.



Will Ryan & Matt Belcher Photo Courtesy Getty Images

Nathan Outteridge & Iain Jensen