He later transferred to Stanford Yacht Club and started sailing in the Laser class of sailboat in national competition.

Forgoing college, Payne began his Olympic campaign in earnest in the Finn class as his size demanded.

A very hard-fought battle with former training partner Railey resulted in Payne's earning the right to sail in Rio.

For winning the Bronze Medal in the Rio Olympics Payne also was awarded the title of US Sailor of the Year.

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