Paris Olympics 2024: Recap day six of Games as Aussies strike gold again in the pool
It was another action-packed day at the Paris Olympics, with Australia making a huge splash in the pool and on the podium. RECAP all the action from day six.
AUSSIES WIN!!!
Australia has claimed GOLD in the 4x200m freestyle final.
Mollie O’Callaghan, Lani Pallister, Brianna Throssell and Ariarne Titmus have done it in 7:38.08 - just shy of the world record.
CONGRATS GIRLS!!!!
Australia edge away in the second
After a spectucular rally with both sides refusing to give in, Australia take the clutch point to move three ahead and force a technical timeout called by Canada.
First set secured!
Mariafe del Solar and Taliqua Clancy have cruised to the first set, taking the opener out 21-10.
Everything Canada served up, the Aussie pair had an answer for.
Aussies looking good early
The dynamic volleyball duo are in scintillating form to start their match against Canada.
They have surged to a commanding seven-point advantage in the opening set, leading 12-5.
Timothy Anderson makes it through
It wasn’t a clean run picking up a penalty and having a stuffy final upstream gate to finish with a 94.95.
It’s only the sixth fastest time but with only four others to come he’s safely through to the K1 final!
Beach volleyball pair in action
Favourite beach volleyball pair Mariafe del Solar and Taliqua Clancy are on the sand court against Canada.
The pair are chasing their second win, which would put them in the box seat to advance through to the next round.
FINS UP!
The Sharks have secured a memorable victory over France with a gripping 9-8 win against the host nation.
After a brilliant last quarter from keeper Nic Porter, who thwarted numerous shots from the French with stunning saves, Chaz Poot converted with 30 seconds on the clock to take a two-goal lead.
The French responded in the final 10 seconds but their comeback was denied by the final whistle, and the Sharks registered their second victory.
2 MINUTES TO GO
Sharks still hold a one-goal advantage with less than two minutes to go in the last quarter.
C’mon Sharks!
WHAT A SAVE!
Aussie shot-stopper Nic Porter pulls off an incredible penalty save to keep the Sharks in front by a goal.
Milos makes it two
Milos Maksimovic gets his second goal and a crucial one for the Sharks to take a two-goal lead.
THREE IN A ROW
The French have scored three unanswered goals and are back to within one.
Sharks lead 7-6 wth six minutes to go in the last.
