U.S. Clinches Bronze in Men's Skiff Sailing at Paris Olympics

Ian Barrows and Hans Henken secure the first U.S. sailing medal since 2016 after a dramatic final race in Marseille.

The U.S. men's skiff team achieved a bronze medal, ending an eight-year sailing medal drought.
Barrows and Henken overcame challenging wind conditions and a faulty start by Ireland to secure their position.
The American duo recorded ten top 10 finishes in the preliminary races, moving from 12th to 4th place overall.
Barrows, a Yale graduate and College of Charleston coach, and Henken, a Stanford alum, teamed up in 2021.
Spain and New Zealand took gold and silver, respectively, in the men's skiff event.