British clinch sailing silver - in pictures

The start of the Olympic Open 49er race on Sydney Harbour

Britain's Ian Barker and Simon Hiscocks in action with the USA's Jonathan McKee and Charlie McKee

The British pair of skipper Ian Barker and Simon Hiscocks lead the USA crew

The British crew lead the USA round the mark

The Finnish crew of Thomas Johanson and Jyrki Jarvi beat the British crew to take gold

Britain's Ian Barker and Simon Hiscocks give the thumbs up after holding off the USA crew to take silver