Paris Olympics 2024 live: Arisa Trew wins, Boomers lose to Serbia, Matt Wearn medal race called off on day 11
Australia continued its impressive run of gold medals on day 11 of the Paris Olympics, but this one had a twist that will go down in history.
Stingers fire first
The Stingers are off and running in their quarter-final clash of the women’s water polo against Greece.
They will look to continue their dominant run from the Olympics.
It was a slow start in the clash, with neither side scoring until the 2.36min mark - coming off a free shot for Australia’s Alice Williams.
Too good to be Trew - Arisa wins Gold
14 years old and 86 day - the age of Arisa Trew who becomes the youngest ever medal winner for Australia.
The young superstar claimed gold in the women’s park skateboarding final with her insane run, scoring 93.18.
After failing in her first attempt, Trew pulled up a 90.11 on the second run - but smashed the competition during her third go.
Australia blitz qualifiers
In the womens qualifers of the team track pursuit cycling, Australia have smashed it with the fastest time so far of 4:08.612.
If no one is able to go further, they will join their brothers as the best time to advance on.
Arisa Trew in gold medal position
Skating superstar Arisa Trew has shot up to first place on her final run in the women’s skate park final with her score of 93.18.
With just five skaters left to run, the 14-year-old is on the cusp of becomming Australia’s youngest ever medal winner.
Trew to second
After staking in her first attempt, Arisa Trew had shot up to second with her score of 90.11.
She certainly impressed the commentators with her her tricks that included a kickflip and backside five.
Just 1.87 points seperate her and the first place score from Japan’s Kokona Hiraki.
Stack on the first run
In her first crack during the final - Trew had a strong start but came stuck during the half way point, stacking it.
She earnt a score of 35.53 but has another two chances at clocking in a medal run.
Make it Trew
The world No.2 ranked Arisa Trew is looking to bring home a medal for Australia as the women’s park skateboarding finals gets underway.
She will become the youngster medal winner for the nation if she can bring home the hardwear.
No sailing
For those staying up to watch Western Australia’s Matt Wearn battle it out for a gold medal.... I’ve got bad news.
Wearn won’t be sailing today with the men’s dinghy final called off for today due to poor weather.
He has secured at least silver but will have to wait another day to fight for gold.
Mills on Boomers defeat
After giving his all on the court, Patty Mills has spoken following the heartbreaking finish against Serbia.
The Boomers’ Paris Olympics campaign is over following the overtime loss.
“We threw everything at them and it just wasn’t our day,” Mills told Nine.
“Full credit to Serbia, they’re one hell of a team.”
Boomers go down in overtime thriller
Australia couldn’t get a man open on the in bound and Giddey tried to force it to Mills.
It went the way of Serbia and the Boomers were forced to foul, and the free throws were drained - extending it to a five point game.
Giddey couldn’t get a bucket at the end and Serbia won 90-95.
