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Men's Finn
Key Facts
Olympic debut
1952
2008 Gold medallist
- Ben Ainslie
- Great Britain & N. Ireland
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- Gold
Ben Ainslie Team GB 
- Silver
Jonas Hogh-christensen Denmark 
- Bronze
Jonathan Lobert France 
Ainslie chosen as GB flagbearer
Ben Ainslie has been chosen to carry the flag for the British team at the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games.
11 Aug 12
Australia conquer Great Britain at sea
11 Aug 12
Australia's three golds give them supremacy at sea but Great Britain are poised to fight back, says BBC Sport's Rob Hodgetts
Ainslie wins fourth Olympic gold
5 Aug 12
Britain's Ben Ainslie clinches his fourth successive gold medal to become the most decorated Olympic sailor in history.
Don't make me angry, says Ainslie
2 Aug 12
Ben Ainslie warns his rivals they have "made him angry" as he reignites his quest for a fourth Olympic gold medal.
More Men's Finn stories (9)
Video & Audio
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Watch Ainslie's record sixth world title -
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Watch Walker delighted to break Fastnet re… -
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Watch Ainslie on track for 2012 selection - Listen Finn class competition delights Park
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Watch Goodison looks to secure place in Ol… -
Watch Fight for Finn spot intensifies -
Watch GB hopefuls begin Sail for Gold camp…
Final Results
| Rank | Athlete | Country | Medal moment |
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| 1 | Ainslie |
GBR
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| 2 | Hogh-christensen |
DEN
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| 3 | Lobert |
FRA
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Head to Head
Ben Ainslie vs Filippo Baldassari
Ben Ainslie
One to watch London 2012 medals
1
London 2012 appearances
11
London 2012 results (pts)
18 Men's Finn
Height
1.83m (6'0")
Weight
90kg
Age
36
Filippo Baldassari
London 2012 medals
0
London 2012 appearances
10
London 2012 results (pts)
13 Men's Finn
Height
1.86m (6'1")
Weight
98kg
Age
24
Picture Galleries
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London 2012 Olympics: Day Nine Photo Gallery The best pictures from Day Nine of the London 2012 Olympics.
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London 2012 Olympics: Day Three Photo Gallery The best pictures from Day Three of the London 2012 Olympics.
Comment & Analysis
More blogsFour-time gold medallist Ben Ainslie's fierce determination and ruthlessness mark him out as an Olympic great
BBC Sport's Rob Hodgetts watches three-time Olympic gold medallist Ben Ainslie begin his comeback in style
Fans on the beach embrace the opening ceremony and prepare to cheer on Ben Ainslie at the Olympic sailing competition.
BBC Sport looks at the 19 gold medals won by Team GB in Beijing four years ago and the chances of retaining them at…