Video interview with Nick Dempsey
by Ben Baker, Sportsbeat 11 Aug 2011 19:54 BST
11 August 2011
Nick Dempsey saw the slimmest of margins separate him from gold at the Weymouth and Portland International Regatta, but has vowed to not let lightning strike twice at London 2012.
The 30-year-old had battled with Holland’s Dorian van Rijsselberge all week at the London 2012 test event, the two heading into the medal race miles ahead of the rest of the fleet as they tussled for gold.
Dempsey was guaranteed at least silver but despite his best efforts, crossing the line second, van Rijsselberge managed to finish fifth, taking the top step of the podium by just a single point.
And after seeing gold slip through his fingers right at the death, Dempsey insists he will do everything he can to make sure it is a different story in 11-month’s time.
It was good in the medal race and I don’t think I could have done any better but unfortunately I couldn’t quite finish it off,” the 2004 Athens Olympic bronze medallist said.
“Everything went according to plan as I sailed Dorian down to last place and then got myself back up to second and there is nothing more you can do and I think one of the guys in front of Dorian fell of twice and that is what it comes down to.
“I am sailing very well, I seem to be in very good shape and I have been in good form so there are some good areas but still a little disappointed not to win.
"It was always going to be close and someone had to lose and unfortunately it was me but I will make sure it isn’t the same at London.”
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