It was another golden night at the pool as Kaylee McKeown achieved greatness and Cam McEvoy won the splash and dash, while Saya Sakakibara raced to BMX gold
Gold medallist Kaylee McKeown of Australia celebrates on the podium after setting a new Olympic record in the 200m backstroke.Gold medallist Kaylee McKeown of Australia celebrates on the podium after setting a new Olympic record in the 200m backstroke.The three gold medals, along with a bronze won by Jessica Morrison and Annabelle McIntyre in rowing, propelled Australia to a total of 21 medals at the close of play – 10 gold, six silver and five bronze.
Yousofi, one of a six-person Afghan team, held up a piece of A4 paper with the words “education”, “sport” and “our rights” written on it. “Don’t give up, don’t let others decide for you,” she said. “Just search for opportunity, and then use that opportunity.”Chinese state and social media have rallied behind swimming star Pan Zhanle, following comments made by the Australian coach, Brett Hawke, who said Pan’s world record 100m freestyle swim earlier this week was not “humanly possible”.
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