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Men's Star
Key Facts
Olympic debut
1932
2008 Gold medallist
- Iain Percy / Andrew Simpson
- Great Britain & N. Ireland
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- Gold Fredrik Loof, Max Salminen
Sweden - Silver Iain Percy, Andrew Simpson
Team GB - Bronze Robert Scheidt, Bruno Prada
Brazil
Percy denied Star gold by Sweden
Iain Percy and Andrew Simpson are denied a successive Olympic sailing gold as Sweden clinches the Star title in Weymouth.
5 Aug 12
GB pair in strong Star position
3 Aug 12
Iain Percy and Andrew Simpson are in a strong position to defend their Olympic Star title ahead of Sunday's medal race.
Percy and Simpson increase lead
2 Aug 12
Iain Percy and Andrew Simpson extend their lead in the Star class on a good day for Team GB sailors in Weymouth
Ainslie suffers Olympic setback
30 Jul 12
Ben Ainslie is left "frustrated" in his quest for a fourth Olympic gold as Britain's sailors suffer a mixed day in Weymouth.
More Men's Star stories (9)
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Final Results
| Rank | Athlete | Country | Medal moment |
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| 1 | Fredrik Loof, Max Salminen |
Sweden
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| 2 | Iain Percy, Andrew Simpson |
Team GB
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| 3 | Robert Scheidt, Bruno Prada |
Brazil
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Head to Head
Iain Percy vs Andrew Simpson
Iain Percy
London 2012 medals
1
London 2012 appearances
11
London 2012 results (pts)
16 Men's Star
Height
1.87m (6'2")
Weight
95kg
Age
37
Andrew Simpson
London 2012 medals
1
London 2012 appearances
11
London 2012 results (pts)
16 Men's Star
Height
1.85m (6'1")
Weight
103kg
Age
36
Picture Galleries
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London 2012 Olympics: Day Seven Photo Gallery The best pictures from Day Seven of the London 2012 Olympics.
Comment & Analysis
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Iain Percy says he is prepared to go through "agony" chasing sailing gold with Star partner Andrew Simpson