After the second day of disappointment by Irish sailors, Mark Mansfield and David O'Brien are facing a Herculean task in moving their overall standing from second last to a top-10 final result over the next five days. In the Finn single-hander, David Burrows fared slightly better, but has still to break into the top-10 from his position of 12th overall out of 25 boats.
Even at this stage, the performance by these two boats is not living up to expectations. Pre-event form hinted at real potential and possibly an outside chance at a medal.
Europe sailor Maria Coleman, currently seventh, enjoyed a second rest day yesterday.
Irish at a glance:
All Irish times
Today And Overnight
Athletics: Women's 10,000m heats, Sonia O'Sullivan, heats start 02.40. Men's 200m, first round, Paul Brizzel.
Canoeing: Sprint men's and women's 500m heats, Gary Mawer, 22.30-01.30.
Equestrian: Individual dressage, Heike Holstein, 00.0007.30.
Sailing: Double-handed dinghy (470) fleet, Mark Mansfield, David O'Brien. Men's single-handed dinghy (finn), David Burrows, between 23.30-07.00.
