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UPDATE: Chester Brothers Sit 24th After Day One In Rio

It wasn’t the best start for Jacob and Graeme Saunders at the Olympics.

The duo finished in last place in their first race in the 470 sailing class in Rio.

They followed it up with a 20 place finish in their second race.

Croatia leads after day one followed by Australia and New Zealand.

The Saunders brothers sit 24th overall out of 26 teams.

They have two more races scheduled for tomorrow and Friday before a day off on Saturday.

Two more races will be held Sunday and Monday before medals are awarded on Wednesday.

Canada has never won a medal in the event.

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