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Bithell, 34, from Rochdale, and his helm Dylan Fletcher, 33, from Market Harborough, went into the 49er medal race in second place but finished in first, just ahead of their German rivals, with the lead changing hands throughout the race.
The tense finish saw Bithell’s mother, Viv, waving a Union flag, and his father, Les, joyfully hugging her as friends watched the race at Hollingworth Lake Sailing Club near Rochdale, where it all began for the Olympic champion. READ MORE:Aldi worker issues 'golden rule' to anyone who shops in
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