The Washington Monument is less than 553 ft tall.
The men 's Finn competition at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro took place between 9 -- 16 August at Marina da Gloria .. Marina da Gloria. Marina da Gloria. Finn. Finn ( dinghy ). 2016 Summer Olympics. 2016 Summer Olympics. Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro. Eleven races -LRB- the last one a medal race -RRB- were held .. British sailor Giles Scott was declared gold medallist before the competition ended , having an unassailable lead before the medal race .. Giles Scott. Giles Scott