OLD LYME /TOKYO — Old Lyme’s Austin Hack and Liam Corrigan along with the remaining members of the US Men’s 8+ came in fourth in the closely-contested Olympic final Thursday evening — just missing out on a medal.
New Zealand took the gold with a winning time of 5:24:64 a but a photo finish followed for silver between Great Britain and Germany. The decision went in Germany’s favor and they were declared silver medalists with a time of 5:25:60 and Team GB took the bronze with 5:25:73.
The remaining results were:
- US: 5:26:75
- Netherlands: 5:27:96
- Australia: 5:36:23
Editor’s Note: Austin and Liam, you may not have won a medal but the residents of Lyme and Old Lyme are so proud of you now … and will remain so for years to come!
Medal or not Austin and Liam, you absolutely made the 2021 Olympics super exciting for our family here in Lyme. Congratulations to you, teammates, family and friends for years of dedication, sacrifice and hard work. The American Dream lives on in both you.
Take a bow, well done men !!