Sailor Hermann Tomasgaard had gained a great starting point heading into the medal chase in the laser class at the Olympics. Before the last and decisive trip, where double the points are awarded, the Norwegian was in second place overall.

Norway took the lead after a brilliant third leg from Johannes Thingnes Bø. Stryningen brought on Sweden and gave Vetle Sjåstad Christiansen a 50 second lead in the final round. Christiansen, however, had to use an extra shot on his