Paris Olympics 2024: Recap all the action from day seven of the Games

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Saya Sakakibara.
Saya Sakakibara. Credit: Tim de Waele/Getty Images

The Aussies are on the hunt for more gold as we enter day seven of the Olympic Games.

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Harry Grigson

MOLONEY’S MEDAL DREAM OVER

Australian decathlon medal hope Ash Moloney has been ruled out for the remainder of the Games.

The Tokyo bronze medallist tore his adductor after three disciplines forcing him to retire from the event.

Harry Grigson

Davies delight

An ecstatic Rose Davies was rapt to have qualified for the 5km final after being spurred on by teammate Isobal Batt-Doyle.

“I’m super happy. I’ve made an Olympic final and that was the goal all year so I’m really happy,” Davies told Channel 9.

“When Issy (Batt-Doyle) went to the front I knew she’d go hard so I wanted to get in behind her.

The 5km final is set down for 3.15am on Tuesday.

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 02: Rose Davies of Team Australia reacts following the Women's 5000 Metres heats on day seven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 02: Rose Davies of Team Australia reacts following the Women's 5000 Metres heats on day seven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Credit: Getty Images
Harry Grigson

BOOMERS SCRAPE THROUGH

RJ Barrett of Canada was the hero the Boomers didn’t know they needed.

The Toronto Raptor drained a corner three in the final minute against Spain to give them a five-point and unassailable lead late in the piece.

The dagger meant Spain were forced to foul which sent Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to the line twice, who knocked down three of his four free throws.

Sergio Llull jacked up a prayer from half-court which hit nothing but air, as Spain were bundled out.

The 88-85 victory ended Spain’s Olympics campaign there and then, while advancing the Boomers through to the knockout stages in the process.

Harry Grigson

Davies dashes to 5km final

Rose Davies has qualified for the women’s 5km final after a brave run to finish third in heat two.

After fellow Aussie Isobel Batt-Doyle set the pace most of the last four laps, Davies opened up the legs and turned on the after burners to power to the line.

Batt-Doyle faded late and ended in ninth, narrowly missing out on a finals appearnce.

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 02: Rose Davies of Team Australia competes during the Women's 5000 Metres heats on day seven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 02: Rose Davies of Team Australia competes during the Women's 5000 Metres heats on day seven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 02, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images) Credit: Hannah Peters/Getty Images
Harry Grigson

AUSSIE TEMPO

Halfway through the women’s 5km heat, a pair of Aussies have taken up the pace-making.

Isobel Batt-Doyle and Rose Davies are at the head of the race.

Harry Grigson

8 MINS LEFT

Nervous times for the Boomers.

It’s just a two-possession game between Canada and Spain, but its Canada who hold the lead.

CAN 70, SPA 65

LILLE, FRANCE - AUGUST 02: Rj Barrett #9 of Team Canada dribbles during the Men's Group Phase - Group A game between Team Canada and Team Spain on day seven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade Pierre Mauroy on August 02, 2024 in Lille, France. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
LILLE, FRANCE - AUGUST 02: Rj Barrett #9 of Team Canada dribbles during the Men's Group Phase - Group A game between Team Canada and Team Spain on day seven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade Pierre Mauroy on August 02, 2024 in Lille, France. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Credit: Getty Images
Jake Santa Maria

Jalolov takes it

The Uzbek lets out a big roar in the final siren as he knows he’s on it after a final flourish.

Still, he was locked in a big battle there as Teremoana showed his best but ultimately went down in a unanimous decision.

He has not lost a fight in six years but that was a close as perhaps anyone has gotten in that time.

Jake Santa Maria

Teremoana needs a stoppage

Jalolov is landing some nice combos and Teremoana is trying to swing on the counter.

He catches Jalolov in the corner and lands some nice shots then catches him again as the seconds tick down but is the late flurrish enough to take the round?

It’s close but Jalolov just edges it again.

Jake Santa Maria

Ding ding ding

Teremoana Teremoana is in the ring with Tokyo gold medalist Bakhodir Jalolov from Uzbekistan in the men’s 92kg quarter-final.

He landed some nice shots in the opening round and controlled the centre of the ring but was shaded on the judges scorecards 4-1.

Harry Grigson

HALF TIME

The Boomers may have been thrown a life line by Canada, who are leading Spain by 11 points at the half.

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been enormous in the first half with 13 points, leading the men from the North to a 49-38 lead.

LILLE, FRANCE - AUGUST 02: Santi Aldama #7 of Team Spain shoots over Khem Birch #92 of Team Canada during the Men's Group Phase - Group A game between Team Canada and Team Spain on day seven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade Pierre Mauroy on August 02, 2024 in Lille, France. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
LILLE, FRANCE - AUGUST 02: Santi Aldama #7 of Team Spain shoots over Khem Birch #92 of Team Canada during the Men's Group Phase - Group A game between Team Canada and Team Spain on day seven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade Pierre Mauroy on August 02, 2024 in Lille, France. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Credit: Getty Images

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