Erik Heil and Thomas Plößel won the only German Olympic medal
Erik Heil and Thomas Plößel's bronze medal is the only top result for the DSV before Rio. A summary of the events
It's just as well that Erik Heil and Thomas Plößel gave their team a late happy ending with bronze - they saved Germany's sailors from a second consecutive zero and their third in twelve years and almost single-handedly achieved 15th place in the 66-nation ranking. They sailed a great series right from the start and only allowed themselves one or two weaknesses towards the end, which cost them an even better placing.
Nevertheless, the DSV will not be able to avoid a painful analysis. Almost all of the other German starters have fallen far short of expectations.
Read in YACHT 20/2016 why it wasn't enough for more precious metal and what needs to be done now in view of the 2020 Games.
Lars Bolle
Chief Editor Digital
