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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Ben Ainslie's gold medal

Ben Ainslie of Great Britain prepares to compete in the Finn class medal race
Ben Ainslie prepares to compete in the Finn class medal race held at the Qingdao Olympic sailing centre Photograph: Paul Gilham/Getty
 Ben Ainslie on his way to winning his third Olympic Gold medal
Ainslie on his way to winning his third Olympic gold medal Photograph: David Jones/PA
Ben Ainslie (C) of Great Britain and Zach Railey of the United States of America compete in the Finn class event
Ainslie does battle with Zach Railey of the US, who took the silver in his Olympics debut Photograph: Clive Mason/Getty
Ben Ainslie sails to his gold medal at the Finn class event
Ainslie was left suffering from nerves overnight after the aborted medal race yesterday, when there was barely a breath of wind Photograph: Paul Gilham/Getty
Ben Ainslie on his way to winning his third Olympic Gold medal
Ainslie is now the most be-medalled sailor in British Olympic history Photograph: David Jones/PA
Ben Ainslie competes before winning the gold medal
Despite winning gold at Sydney and Athens, Ainslie admitted that crossing the line had filled him with relief Photograph: Bernat Amarangue/AP
Ben Ainslie leaps back to his capsized boat after celebrating his Gold Medal
Ainslie leaps back to his capsized boat after celebrating his medal with coach Jez Fanstone Photograph: David Jones/PA
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