OLYMPIC GAMES: Seaton sets sights on medal glory in Brazil

By The Newsroom
Published 5th Aug 2016, 16:07 BST
Updated 5th Aug 2016, 17:10 BST
Ryan Seaton is aiming for a podium place in Rio alongside sailing partner Matt McGovern. Photos: InphoRyan Seaton is aiming for a podium place in Rio alongside sailing partner Matt McGovern. Photos: Inpho
Ryan Seaton is aiming for a podium place in Rio alongside sailing partner Matt McGovern. Photos: Inpho
Carrickfergus Sailing Club's Ryan Seaton is targeting medal glory at the Olympic Games in Brazil.

Four years on from London, the 28-year-old enters his second Olympics full of optimism that he and sailing partner Matt McGovern, from Ballyholme, can claim a spot on the podium in the 49er class.

Speaking exclusively to the Carrick Times, the former Downshire pupil said: “We are both really looking forward to Rio. We realistically have a chance of a medal but there are about eight teams who could all take the medals.

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“It’s a close field, well, apart from the New Zealand guys who have been winning pretty much all the events from 2012.”

Ryan Seaton and Matt McGovern compete in sailing's 49er class at Rio. Photo: Inpho