27 Jul 2021

Burling and Tuke set to begin Olympic defense

From Morning Report, 8:26 am on 27 July 2021

One of New Zealand's big god medal hopes at the Tokyo Olympics get their campaign underway today.

As well as being the defending Games champions, sailors Peter Burling and Blair Tuke are six-time world champions in the 49er class.

The multi-talented duo arrive at their third Olympics fresh off playing key roles in Team New Zealand's successful defence of the America's Cup in Auckland.

Clay Wilson caught up with Burling and Tuke ahead of race one of the Olympic 49er regatta this afternoon.