Rio. Losing that match in the round of 32 last wednesday gave him something to think about. Dersh wits is heading home with his head held high. Reporter for many people attending harvard is a dream for 25 year old eli he put that dream on hold in order to pursue the olympic podium. Its been called physical chess. 2 people, 2 swords, one winner. It takes physical and mental dominance in order to win or to be the best or to be a champion. Reporter and eli has worked hard to master boat. Im excited about seeing where my hard work can get me. Reporter the sherborn native as a kid you see people with metal swords in their hands and they dont get in trouble. I didnt see why any kid wouldnt want to do it. Reporter after finishing his freshmen year at Harvard University he made the decision to take a year off to focus on his olympic dream. Its a tough year of training with ups and downs. Reporter as for what s list. The only thing i will not share with everyone is the music before competitions
Board last week hickson was back at thauk wattic center today. As he looks to add to his medal collection. Hickson overcoming a rough 4th dive in the semifinals. Tied for second best score in the round. Hickson finishing 4th on the strength of that dive earning a spot in the 3 meter spring board final. Catch the final in our late nigh since 2012 new england native stew mcmay and david hughes have teamed up to form one of sailings top duos in the class. They won the gold medal at the European Championship in denmark. Nancy chen has more on tonights home town heroes. Reporter sailor stew mcmay and dave hughes have known each other for more than a decade. Rio. However thats not the only thing motivating them. For Beach Volleyball theres the court. Swimming the pool. Olympic sailors their venue is the open ocean where anything can happen. Theres no regulation grass length. And its how the Race Committee chooses to drop the course in the ocean on that day. Reporter the sailing team of mcmay