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!!!!
Opals on court
The Opals are back in action in a must-win match agaisnt Canada.
A lot on the line in this fixture with both sides chasing thier first win of the campaign in a bid to make it through to the next round.
Canada have started well in the do-or-die clash, leading the Opals 5-0.
Wearn off the pace
Matt Wearn makes the second mark in 21st postion and 48 seconds off the pace of Dutch leader Duko Bos.
Still plenty of time left in the race for Wearn to make up the deficit.
Gangurrus hold on
The Gangurrus hold on against the Americans after a dramatic finish to notch their third straight match.
Despite losing all three of their previous matches, the USA still pack a punch with 2022 WNBA No.1 draft pick Rhyne Howard (eight points) spearheading their team.
However, the Aussies were staunch in defence and clinical under the rim led by Alex Wilson who scored an equal game-high eight points in the 17-15 victory.
Wilson wills Aussies
Alex Wilson converts both from the line to give the Gangurrus a two-point buffer with less than two minutes to go.
Australia hold advantage
The Gangurrus still lead the Americans but by the barest of margins, 12-11.
Alex Wilson has been huge early with a floor high six points.
Gangurrus cooking
The Gangurrus have the hot hand early against USA, leading the winless powerhouses 7-6 after Alex Wilson converts a layup following an enormous block on the defensive end.
Aussies heat up the pool on day six
The women’s 4x200m freestyle relay team also booked their spot in the final where they are hot favourite to claim gold.
Setting sail
Aussie medal fancy Matt Wearn is moments away from starting the men’s dingy final race.
After a long delay, the race is set to start shortly with Wearn looking to defend his 2020 gold medal in this very event.
Let’s go Matty
Women leading Aussie charge in opening week
Five days into the Paris Olympics and one thing is already clear for Aussies — this Games is all about our women.
See just how well the girls are going here.
Three-under par
Aussie Jason Day is three-under par and three shots off the lead in equal sixth on day one of the golf.
Fremantle star Min Woo Lee is struggling to find his rhythm and is four shots over par.
