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Shandon sailor Anna Burnet takes Team GB's first ever Nacra 17 Olympic medal
Anna Burnet and partner John Gimson have made history, by winning Team GB's first ever Nacra 17 class medal. The duo starred over an intense week of sailing at the Tokyo games, eventually finishing second in the class following a drama packed final day.Italian duo Ruggero Tita and Caterina Banti had led the regatta since the first day and despite finishing one place ahead of them in the medal race, the British pair took silver.And Burnet was quick to credit partner Gimson for his efforts, as she marked her first Olympic Games with a silver medal.Anna said: "It's amazing.