Paralympics: Foy goes close, Sharp in good position

Northland's Emma Foy and Laura Tompson were unable to replicate their silver medal on the track, finishing fourth in the time trial. Photo/Photosport.nz

Cyclist Emma Foy fell agonisingly short of her second medal at the Rio Paralympics while Chris Sharp and the sailing crew are in third position in their regatta.

Foy and Laura Thompson raced in the women's time trial BVI, coming fourth. Foy knew the time she needed to earn a medal as she was the second to last to race, but couldn't quite match her feats in the Velodrome.

Needing to beat Great Britain cyclist Lora Turnham's time of 39:33:81 to earn the bronze, Foy fell 12 seconds short, finishing in a time of 39:45:87.

Ireland's Katie George Dunlevy won in 38:59:22 with Yurie Kanuma of Japan took silver in a time of 39:32:92.

The Northlander was looking to add to the silver she won in the women's B 3000m individual pursuit.

Foy didn't have any hard feelings after the race though.

"Our communication worked really well out there and Laura gives me cues so I know where we are on the road, when to turn, that type of thing," she said.

"It was a quick flat course and we were probably sitting on about 45km/h most of the way. There was a lot of support out there, we could hear the New Zealand supporters out there on the course, especially Laura's mum!"

Meanwhile, New Zealand's Parasailing Sonar team are back into third overall after the three latest races sailed.

The competition is now passed the halfway mark.

Sharp, Richard Dodson and Andrew May earned two fourths and one sixth placing, leaving them just three points behind second-placed USA, while the Aussies hold the lead.

Dodson said they were smart when there was a stronger breeze on the second day. "We thought we were doing a smart thing we had light air sails on. Speed wise, I think we're good," he said.

"There were gusts of 25 knots which is quite breezy, so we're happy enough. We got two fourths and a sixth so we're happy."

"We're lying third right now, which is a really good goal I think. To medal would be fantastic."

While the Australian team of Colin Harrison, Russell Boaden and Jonathan Harris have a five-point leading margin, points on the leader board are close through the top half of the 14-boat fleet and the remaining days of the regatta will be crucial.