LAKE MACQUARIE SAILORS FINALLY GET HANDS ON OLYMPIC GOLD

Lake Macquarie sailors Nathan Outteridge and Iain Jensen have won Australia’s fifth gold medal at the London Olympics.

The pair was assured victory in the 49er class on Monday, securing an unassailable lead.

The duo said they were able to enjoy the medal race, having to just finish to secure the gold.

“It was amazing, we’ve sailed brilliantly for four years and this week has been one our best weeks so far,” Outteridge told the BBC.

“It was great for it to happen at the Olympics and today was just about enjoying the race.”

“… I think it’s just great for the sport of sailing in Australia and hopefully that puts us in shape for the next Games. Now the campaign starts again.”

It was Jensen’s first appearance at an Olympic Games.

“Words are hard to find to describe when you realise that it’s actually going to happen,” said Jensen. “It’s been two days since we knew that we were going to win and I don’t think it’s sunk in yet.”

New Zealand pair, and training partners with the Aussies, Blair Tuke and Peter Burling collected the silver medal.

Back at home family and friends gathered at the Wangi Wangi Sailing Club to watch them cinch the gold.