Airey and team - mate Mervyn King were pipped to gold by South Africa after England had led 13 - 4 in the second set .
South Africa won 8 - 7 13 - 13 in the final end .
Airey and team - mate Mervyn King were pipped to gold by South Africa , who won 8 - 7 13 - 13 in the final end , after England had led 13 - 4 in the second set .