Perth International Regatta - Two medals for Aussie crews on final day

5:17 PM Sun 21 Nov 2010 GMT

'Nathan Outteridge and Iain Jensen receiving their medals - Perth International Regatta' Craig Heydon Click Here to view large photo

Perth International Regatta - Australian sailors have picked up two medals on the final day of racing at the Perth International Regatta with Nathan Outteridge and Iain Jensen winning the 49er class while Jessica Crisp was second in the RS:X class. Outteridge and Jensen entered the final medal race with an unassailable 20 point lead, needing to just complete the race to bring home the Gold medal, their ninth win in just 10 regattas together. The pair took a conservative approach to the race but still managed to finish fifth to win the regatta by 12 points from Dylan Fletcher ...

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by Craig Heydon