Irish sailors Robert Dickson and Sean Waddilove faced a disappointing end to their Olympic campaign in the men's skiff event, finishing ninth after a premature start forced them to restart. Despite an impressive series leading into the final race, where they were positioned second overall, their final performance left them with 91 points, just three points shy of the bronze medal. Spain's Diego Botin and Florian Trittel secured gold, while New Zealand took silver and the USA claimed bronze. The race was marred by earlier postponements and lack of wind, which contributed to their inability to capitalize on their strong position. The duo expressed their disappointment but remained proud of their overall performance throughout the event. They will now look forward to future competitions after this Olympic experience.