The day began as promising as any other, perhaps better, as Australia's 49er and Yngling medal hopefuls headed out onto Fushan Bay on the first real day of fast winds and lively seas.

But it descended into the worst possible nightmare, particularly for Nathan Outteridge and Ben Austin who capsized twice on the last leg of their medal race, robbing them of at least a bronze medal - the weather again ruining dreams of Olympic glory.

Austin struggled to sum up their pair's disappointment, after they finished fifth overall, while Denmark claimed the gold, Spain the silver and Germany the bronze.

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