Paris Olympics 2024: Mackenzie Little, Jessica Hull among Aussies in medal hunt for track and field events

That is a CRAZY POSTER DUNK on LeBron James!

Yabusele - who’s had a terrific tournament for France - throws it down on the King and gets a bonus free throw for his troubles. That slam is about to go viral and will capture the attention of the entire basketball world!

The French will not be denied as they force a second-quarter time-out from US coach Steve Kerr!

After falling behind by 7, a triple from Guerschon Yabusele sparked the home side and they make a run with LeBron on the bench.

It’s 25-24 early in the second at Bercy Arena.

There’s plenty in this one early as France show they’re up for the fight!

Wembanyama has seven points but James looks like he means business with a thunderous dunk and a couple of neat assists.

It’s the US holding a 16-13 lead late in the first.

It’s time for some hoops - and the men’s final awaits!

The US got out of some serious trouble in their semi against eventual bronze medallist Serbia, overcoming a 15-point deficit late in the third quarter off the back of some clutch play from legendary trio Steph Curry, LeBron James and Kevin Durant.

But the French will be looking to ride the home crowd support and ride on the shoulders of young sensation Victor Wembanyama to produce an upset gold.

We’re minutes away from the opening tip as the fans get whipped into a frenzy with the French national anthem.

The US make it a double - this one in ridiculously more convincing style than the men!

The women opened up a monster lead, and by the time Gabby Thomas got the baton to start the third leg, it was an unassailable margin.

Femke Bol came home strong to deliver silver for The Netherlands, while there was heartbreak for Jamaica upon dropping the baton in the second leg.

Meanwhile, in the men’s high jump - New Zealan’s Hamish Kerr nudged home for the gold, clearing a height of 2.36m.

US jumper Shelby McEwen had the chance to share gold but wanted the jump-off - and will ultimately end up with silver.

The relay is run and won - by the US - after a thrilling final lap!

The Americans hold off Botswana, JUST, with Rai Benjamin and Letsile Tobogo going stride for stride down the final stretch before the US get the nod.

There was drama halfway through the final lap, with France dropping out of contention for the bronze after a clipping of heels that appeared to involve the South African runner cutting in.

The final event on the track is the women’s 4x400m final - and then the US v France gold medal basketball clash gets underway in around 20 minutes’ time.

There’s no joy for our Aussie duo as the javelin final is sorted, but Kathryn Mitchell produces a season-best effort of 62.63m.

Mitchell finished seventh and Mackenzie Little 12th, with Japan’s Haruka Kitaguchi taking home gold.

Next up on the track: The men’s 4x400m relay final, where the US start resounding favourite. Can they make up for yesterday’s baton blunder that cost them a chance in the 4x100m final?

The look on Jessica Hull’s face says it all!

Here’s the initial wrap from her bold silver medal run in the 1500m that marks a serious highlight of these Games for Australia.

Hull’s triumph marks a seventh medal for Australia’s track and field team - a superb return for our locals.

Nina Kennedy’s gold led the way, with this silver meaning plenty as well in an event not usually associated with Aussie success.

It’s also our 50th medal in Paris!

Jess Hull comes second!

A massive effort from our track star!

Kipyegon saluted as expected after pulling away with 150m to go, but Hull hung tough and shifted from third to second with around 50m left in the home straight before holding off Great Britain’s fast-finishing Georgia Bell.