Ainslie strikes gold again

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With nearest rival Zach Railey of the United States, the only man who could have denied him victory, finishing sixth, the 31-year-old topped the overall standings with 23 points, a massive 22 ahead of his nearest rival.

The 31-year-old had already secured at least silver entering the medal race and his 12-point lead over Railey meant that he only needed to finish within five places of the American to secure gold.

Ainslie was thrilled that all of his efforts in recent years had paid off after his success.

"I'm kind of speechless, it's been a difficult week," he told BBC One. "I almost felt this medal race would never come.

"To finally get there, get some great breeze and to win the race after two or three years of hard work means it's all been worth it. I'm a happy man."

Ainslie also admitted he would like to attempt to add to his list of Olympic achievements on home soil.

He added: "It's pretty good going (to have four medals) but the draw of 2012, on home waters, is huge.

"It's a long way away, we'll see. If I got the chance to be there and to do well, I'd love to do it."