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.
Where is Wearn?
If you’re wondering why you’re not watching Matt Wearn in the men’s dinghy medal race, it’s because there’s been a delay.
Poor weather in Marseille has delayed the women’s final, which was meant to take place prior to the men’s.
The delay is - at this stage - indefinite.
Class starting to show
The Serbian’s were heavy favourites entering hte match and the difference in class between the two sides is starting to show.
Boomers looking lost at times on defence, McVeigh has been good early in the fourth with the sides only scores.
Wu out of contention
Five-time Olympian Melissa Wu scores a 62.40 for her final dive and finishes her final round with a combined score of 278.30.
She is out of medal contention. Ellie Cole is still to come but it’s a race for bronze with the Chinese pair in a two-horse race for gold.
Boomers down entering fourth
Patty Mills movement off the ball gives the Boomers back possesion late in the third, drawing an offensive foul.
Giddey turns it over at the other end, coughing up Australia’s last possesion before the quarter break.
After leading by as much as 24 points, the Boomers are now down 65-67 entering the final term.
Turnovers were the story for the Aussie’s in the third, the side being lazy with the ball and failing to capitalise on scoring opportunties let Serbia reclaim the advantage.
Australia shooting themselves in the foot
The careless turnovers for the Boomers have added up, with seven in the quarter.
Jokic is too big
Nikola Jokic under the basket is getting out of hand as the Boomers have little response for the Serbian big man.
Despite their efforts in the opening half, the Boomers attempts to crowd paint isn’t working.
Exum draws the contact again to tie the game at 65 a piece.
Boomers back on top
After giving up the technical in the first half, Dante Exum drew the foul and drained both buckets to re-take the lead for Australia.
Poor possessions hurting the Boomers
The turnovers are starting to add up as Serbia take the lead for the first time since the opening minutes.
As good as he was in the first half, Patty playing superman has started to hurt the Boomers.
One point the difference
Serbia cut the lead to one and straight away Australia risk the possesion.
Boomers need to slow down the pace of play, with the fast paced game favouring the Serbians.
Blink and you will miss it
Like that, the Serbians are within four points of the Boomers.
Poor possesions from the Aussies has been coupled by the Bulkans finally having luck from deep.
