Paris Olympics 2024: Live blog of day five of Games action as triathlon action gets underway
It’s day five of the Paris Olympic Games and athletes are braving the river Seine as the first triathlons get underway.
Follow all the action in our live blog.
Boomers in danger of missing knock out stage
Last night’s loss to Canada has left the Boomers with a must-win scenario.
A loss to Greece on Friday could spell the end of their medal aspirations.
Beaugrand makes her move
France is getting around their local in Cassandre Beaugrand, as we approach the finish.
She’s broken away from the leading pack, with the crowd cheering her along every step of the way.
2.5km to go in women's triathlon
It’s down to four on the final lap of the women’s triathlon.
Switzerland’s Julie Derron, Great Britain’s Beth Potter, and French duo Cassandre Beaugrand and Emma Lombardi are battling it out for gold.
USA media under fire over method for Olympic medal tally results
United States media outlets have come under fire for displaying bizarre Olympic medal tallies ranking countries on their total number of medals won, rather than gold medals.
Linn reaches running stage
Aussie Sophie Linn is more than a minute behind the lead in the women’s triathlon after completing the cycling leg.
She’ll be looking to make up ground in the 10km run, where Switzerland’s Julie Derron leads a pack of seven vying for top spot.
Shooting to feature Aussies
Australia is in action in both the men’s and women’s shooting events.
Jack Rossiter and Dane Sampson are in action in the men’s 50m rifle qualifiers.
Meanwhile, Penny Smith and Catherine Skinner are competing in the trap event.
Triathlon passes the hour mark
An hour in to the women’s triathlon, a leading pack of 10 has been established 28km into the cycling stage.
Aussie Sophie Linn is in the pack behind, about a minute off the pace of the leaders.
ICYMI: McKeown claims gold while Aussie men secure bronze in the pool on day four
Day four was highlighted by Kaylee McKeown hunting down USA rival Regan Smith in the last 25 metres to claim gold in the 100m backstroke.
The men’s 4x200m freestyle relay team was also successful, taking out bronze.
But a few Aussie teams felt the wrath of Canada outside the pool.
Read about the top 10 moments from yesterday’s action in Paris.
Aussies underway in triathlon
The first event of the day is the women’s triathlon, with a couple of Aussies in the hunt.
Sophie Linn and Natalie van Coevorden are in the middle of the pack in the cycling stage, with Bermuda’s Flora Duffy leading all comers.
Welcome to day five!
Hello and welcome to our Olympics coverage for day five!
Australia is set for a big day in the pool, where it will be looking to add to their medal tally for the Games.
Kaylee McKeown’s efforts in the 100m backstroke last night marked the sixth gold medal for the nation, while Mollie O’Callaghan, Kyle Chalmers, and Zac Stubblety-Cook are all chances to add more later tonight.
The Aussie Stingers will be in action in the water polo against the Netherlands, while our women’s rowing pair will be looking to book their spot in the final.
Japan leads the tally overall, with seven gold to its name, with China and the Aussies tied for second with six.
Host nation France is next with five, tied with South Korea.
