What’s sweeter than an Olympic Gold ? When it comes at the expense of Britain! Aussie sailors win men’s 470 against old rival By Australian Associated Press Published: 07:30 BST, 4 August 2021 | Updated: 07:34 BST, 4 August 2021 Viewcomments Mat Belcher has become Australia's most successful sailor in Olympic history after he and Will Ryan won the men's 470 gold medal in Tokyo. Mat Belcher and Will Ryan have secured Australia's second sailing gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics in style, winning the 470 medal race that served as a victory lap. Belcher and Ryan held an unassailable lead at the start of Wednesday's finale, as was the case when fellow sailor Matt Wearn secured one of Australia's four gold medals on a record-breaking Sunday. The pairing reached the finish line first in Enoshima, completing a landmark win in the event that will not be part of Paris 2024 Olympics. More to come Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility