Paris Olympics 2024: Recap all the action from day seven of the Games
The Aussies are on the hunt for more gold as we enter day seven of the Olympic Games.
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MEDAL TALLY
A golden night in Paris has propelled Australia into third on the medal tally.
The Aussies have now claimed 22 medals; 11 golds, six silvers and five bronze.
China leads with 13 gold, nine silver and nine bronze, while host nation France is in second spot with 11 gold, 12 silver and 13 bronze.
Incredible pictures out of Paris
Saya Sakakibara is soaking up her gold medal victory.
The gold medal victory that brought Australia to tears
BMX star Saya Sakakibara has overcome fear, family terror and the emotion of watching her boyfriend claim bronze before holding her nerve and winning the most emotional gold medal of the Olympics.
GOLD MEDALLIST, SAYA SAKAKIBARA
GOLD!
Saya Sakakibara has done it!
The first Australian rider to ever win a medal in BMX racing, claiming gold in a dominant victory.
She crossed the line in 34.7 seconds and holds the Australia flag above her head.
What an unbelievable ride.
Let’s go, Saya!
Saya Sakakibara is about to fight for gold in the women’s BMX racing final.
What an effort!
It was a huge ask for Kaylee McKeown, who was back into the pool less than an hour after standing atop the podium for the 200m backstroke.
She finished 5th in her 200m individual medley semfinal with a time of 2.09.97.
Thankfully, it was enough for the Australian to sneak through, alongside compatriot Ella Ramsay (2.10.16).
AGONY AND ECSTASY
Australia’s Izaac Kennedy has crashed out in a heartbreaking moment in the men’s BMX racing final.
After a strong start, the Aussie looked in medal contention after got off to a strong start but got taken out at the first turn.
France pulled off a triple-podium finish with Joris Daudet claiming gold with a time of 31.422.
Sylvain André finished with silver while Romain Mahieu claimed bronze.
The trio embraced post-race in a touching moment for the host nation.
Reynolds heartbreak!
Lauren Reynolds has missed the cut for the final in heart-breaking fashion, squeezed off the track and forced to bail out into a slip zone.
It means she came in last in the final run of the semifinal and will finish 10th, two spots short of the final placings.
Saya Sakakibara is through to the final and a hot favourite for what could be one of the best stories of these Olympics.
