The Australian women’s 3×3 basketball team faced a tough loss to France in an overtime thriller. Australian surfer Jack Robinson advanced to the semi-final in Tahiti despite controversy over his board design. Ireland’s Rhys McClenaghan won the first-ever gymnastics gold for his country in the pommel horse competition. The USA women’s football team, managed by Emma Hayes, is on track for a record-extending fifth Olympic gold medal. China’s Qinwen Zheng won the women’s tennis singles final, beating Croatia’s Donna Vekic. In cycling, Remco Evenepoel claimed his second gold medal of the Olympics, with France’s Valentin Madouas taking silver.
Simone Biles continued her winning streak with her third gold medal in the vault competition. Team GB’s Max Whitlock narrowly missed out on a medal in the pommel horse final. Algerian boxer Imane Khelif guaranteed herself a medal by advancing to the semi-finals. The men’s golf competition saw Spain’s Jon Rahm and America’s Xander Schauffle tied for the lead, with Ireland’s Rory McIlroy and others in contention. Overall, the Paris Olympics continue to provide thrilling competition across multiple sports.
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