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It’s over! Here is Australia’s final medal tally from the Olympics

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The hopes and dreams of a nation are backing the more than 460 athletes representing Australia at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

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While the opportunity to compete in the world’s most prestigious sporting tournament is achievement enough, the all-too-elusive podium finish is the ultimate goal for every athlete competing.

Since the very first modern Summer Olympics in 1896, Australian athletes have won 557 medals including 167 gold, 177 silver, and 213 bronze. Now, they are adding to this already impressive number.

Team Australia flag bearers Jessica Fox and Eddie Ockenden at the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. (Credit: Getty)

How many medals has Australia won at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games?

Australia has won 18 gold medals, 19 silver medals, and 16 bronze medals – a total of 53 – at the Paris 2024 Olympics. For the final medal table, we ended up fourth behind the USA, China, and Japan. However, per capita, we are in a league of our own. Scroll on for every Aussie medal.

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Grace Brown

Gold Medal

32-year-old Grace took home Australia’s first gold (and first overall medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games) for her efforts during the Track Cycling Women’s Individual Time Trial.

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Ariarne Titmus

Gold Medal

Swimming superstar Ariarne Titmus secured a gold medal after winning the women’s 400m freestyle final on day one of the Olympics at Paris La Defense Arena.

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Emma McKeon, Shayna Jack, Mollie O’Callaghan and Meg Harris

Gold Medal

No other country came close to the record time of Team Australia in the women’s 4 x 100m freestyle relay team which took home the gold medal.

Notably, team member Emma McKeon has now surpassed her own record as the most decorated Australian Olympian.

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Elijah Winnington

Silver Medal

Despite losing by less than a second to German gold medalist Lukas Märtens, Elijah was all smiles as he was awarded his very well-deserved Olympic silver medal in the Men’s 400m freestyle event.

Australian men's relay swim team holding silver medals and Australian flag at World Aquatics Championships.
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Jack Cartwright, Flynn Southam, Kai Taylor, and Kyle Chalmers

Silver Medal

This awesome foursome propelled themselves to a podium finish with a time of 3:10.35, just short of Team USA who won the gold for the Men’s 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay Final with a time of 3:09.28.

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Jessica Fox

Gold Medal

With a silver medal and two bronze medals already under her belt from previous Olympic Games, the 30-year-old was going for gold in the Women’s Canoe Slalom K-1 event on July 28 – which she ultimately won!

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Christopher Burton

Silver Medal

At 42 years old, Aussie Olympian Christopher Burton has won his first Olympic medal! Burton, who had only been riding his horse, Shadow Man, for five months, won a silver medal in the individual eventing competition at the Chateau of Versailles.

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Mollie O’Callaghan

Gold Medal

Winning her second Olympic gold medal following her win as part of Team Australia for the women’s 4 x 100m freestyle relay, Mollie O’Callaghan, just 20 years old, has now won another gold medal in the women’s 200m freestyle.

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Ariarne Titmus

Silver Medal

Coming second in the same 200m women’s freestyle at the Paris Olympics, 23-year-old Ariarne Titmus won the silver medal, falling just slightly behind fellow Aussie Mollie O’Callaghan. This marks Titmus’ second Olympic medal after winning the women’s 400m freestyle final on day one of the Olympics at Paris La Defense Arena.

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 30: Gold medallist Australia's Kaylee McKeown, silver medallist US' Regan Smith (not seen) and bronze medallist US' Katharine Berkoff (not seen) pose for a photo with their medals on the podium of the women's 100m backstroke swimming event during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Paris La Defense Arena in Nanterre, west of Paris, France on July 30, 2024. (Photo by Mustafa Yalcin/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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Kaylee McKeown

Gold Medal

After a stellar performance in the women’s 100m backstroke, Kaylee McKeown took home gold on day four of the Paris Olympics. The 23-year-old has now become the second woman to win consecutive golds in this event. Go, Kaylee!

Bronze medallists Australia's Maximillian Giuliani, Australia's Flynn Southam, Australia's Elijah Winnington and Australia's Thomas Neill pose following the men's 4x200m freestyle relay swimming event during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Paris La Defense Arena in Nanterre, west of Paris, on July 30, 2024. (Photo by Jonathan NACKSTRAND / AFP) (Photo by JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP via Getty Images)
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Max Giuliani, Flynn Southam, Elijah Winnington, and Thomas Neill

Bronze medal

Against defending champions Great Britain and USA – and missing one of the world’s best sprint swimmers Kyle Chalmers – Australia was not expected to make the podium for the 4x200m freestyle relay. Defying the odds, Max Giuliani, Flynn Southam, Elijah Winnington, and Thomas Neill managed to nab bronze in the race.

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Kyle Chalmers

Silver Medal

Kyle Chalmers won his third straight Olympic 100m freestyle medal after finishing second in the men’s 100m freestyle final on July 31st.

“It was a thrilling race as Kyle came from “I did everything I possibly could. And I’m really proud of that performance,” the 26-year-old said in a post-race interview.

“To get silver at my third Olympic Games, to be on the podium three consecutive times is something I’m going to be very proud of and no one can ever take away from me.”

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Jessica Fox

Gold Medal

Jess Fox was jumping for joy as she was awarded a gold medal for winning the Canoe Slalom Women’s Canoe Single Final, her second gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

“Back to back 💛💚🥇 what a race! Historic & magical ✨ so much joy and emotion today, I left it all out there & I still can’t believe it,” Jess shared on her Instagram shortly after.

“Thank you to everyone who has played a part in this 💛 and everyone who screamed & cheered along with me. I love this sport & I’m so glad you’re along for the ride!”

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Penny Smith

Bronze Medal

World No.11 trap shooter delivered a phenomenal performance during the women’s final, taking home the bronze medal for her efforts.

Speaking with Nine after her win, the 29-year-old said she was feeling “absolutely phenomenal” and “pretty emotional about it.”

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Natalya Diehm

Bronze Medal

Natalya Diehm has made history by winning Australia’s first Olympic BMX freestyle medal!

The bronze medalist could hardly believe she had achieved a podium finish, telling the media afterward that it was a dream come true.

“I can’t believe this, this is the first medal I’ve ever gotten in an international competition, and what better way to do [that] than at the Paris 2024 Olympics?”

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Zac Stubblety-Cook

Silver Medal

Former world (and Olympic) record holder Zac Stubblety-Cook has followed up on his success from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games where he won a gold and bronze medal with a silver medal in the Men’s 200m Breastroke Final at the Paris Olympics.

Runner holding an Australian flag, smiling, wearing a yellow and green kit with number 102, labeled "Montag," at Paris 2024.
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Jemima Montag

Bronze Medal

In true Kath Day Knight fashion, Jemima powered through a 20km speed walking course around the streets of Paris, taking home a bronze medal in the women’s event for her country.

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Mollie O’Callaghan, Lani Pallister, Brianna Throssell, and Ariarne Titmus

Gold Medal

The Dolphins Olympic swimming team continue to do our country proud with Mollie, Lani, Brianna and Ariarne demolishing the competition in the Women’s 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay to take home Gold Medals on day six of the Olympics.

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 03: Sakakibara Saya wins gold during the Cycling BMX Racing on August 03, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pete Dovgan/Speed Media/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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Saya Sakakibara

Gold Medal

Saya couldn’t keep the smile from her face after she won Australia’s first-ever Olympic medal for BMX racing on August 3rd – and for it to be a gold medal as well.

After crashing out in the semi-final in Tokyo, this is so well deserved .

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Kaylee McKeown

Gold Medal

At just 23 years of age, Kaylee has made history after becoming the first-ever swimmer in Olympic history to win the 100m and 200m backstroke finals in back-to-back games.

Here she is smiling after winning gold in the Women’s 200m Backstroke Final.

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Cameron McEvoy

Gold Medal

On day seven of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Cameron become Australia’s first-ever Gold Medallist in the Men’s 50m Freestyle event.

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Annabelle Mcintyre and Jess Morrison

Bronze Medal

This power duo won bronze together in the Women’s Pair Final Rowing Competition that was held at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Centre on August 2nd.

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Joshua Young, Mollie O’Callaghan, Kaylee McKeown and Matthew Temple

Bronze Medal

This awesome foursome took home a well-deserved bronze medal in the Mixed 4 x 100m Medley Relay on day eight of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

They were defeated by a mere second by China (silver) and the USA (gold).

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Ariarne Titmus

Silver Medal

Ariarne Titmus won her sixth individual medal (and eighth Olympic medal overall) after winning Silver in the Women’s 800m Freestyle final.

She came second to long-distance champion swimmer Katie Ledecky from the USA.

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Kaylee McKeown

Bronze Medal

Kaylee McKeown was elevated from fourth to third in the Women’s 200m Individual Medley event after a competitor was disqualified.

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Matthew Ebden and John Peers

Gold Medal

Despite a slow start to the match, Aussies Matt Ebden and John Peers were able to defeat America and win Australia’s first Tennis Gold Medal since ‘The Woodies’ won the Men’s Doubles at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games.

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Grae Morris

Silver Medal

Grae Morris won a Silver Medal in the Men’s Windsurfing Olympic event, falling short of a gold medal by mere seconds.

He is the first Australian since the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games to win a windsurfing medal, breaking an almost 20-year drought.

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Meg Harris

Silver Medal

The 22-year-old could barely believe it when she was presented with a silver medal after placing second in the Women’s 50m Freestyle Final.

“Last night was everything I dreamed of and more,” the Albury local shared to her Instagram shortly after her momentous win.

Four Australian swimmers in team jackets proudly display silver medals at the Paris 2024 Olympic pool.
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Emma McKeon, Jenna Strauch, Mollie O’Callaghan and Kaylee McKeown

Silver Medal

The girls in the green and gold took home silver medals after an incredible display of athleticism in the Women’s 4 x 100m Medley Relay Final on the ninth and final day of swimming events.

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Nicola Olyslagers

Silver Medal

C’MON!

After clearing 2m, Nicola Olyslagers was awarded the silver medal of the Women’s High Jump Final held on day nine of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

She also won a silver medal for the same event in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

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Eleanor Patterson

Bronze Medal

Alongside Nicola Olyslagers, Eleanor made history as the first two Australians to medal in the same Olympic track and field event in 68 years.

For her efforts during the Women’s High Jump Final, Eleanor took home the bronze medal after clearing 1.95m.

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PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 5: Gold medalist and Olympic champion Noemie Fox of Team Australia poses with her medal during the Canoe Slalom Women's Kayak Cross medal ceremony on day ten of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Vaires-Sur-Marne Nautical on August 5, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Kevin Voigt/GettyImages)
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Noemie Fox

Gold Medal

There wasn’t a dry eye when Noemie Fox won gold in the canoe slalom, women’s kayak cross.

Her older sister and fellow Olympic champion Jessica Fox, 30, even jumped in the water to celebrate with the 27-year-old.

“It’s crazy that it’s mine,” Noemie said following the win, as per SBS.

“You don’t really dare to dream this big, but I really did this time and I dared to dream to get to the Olympics and then to get to that final.”

TEAHUPO'O, FRENCH POLYNESIA - AUGUST 05: Silver Medalist Jack Robinson of Team Australia poses on the podium during the Men's surfing medal ceremony on day nine of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on August 05, 2024 in Teahupo'o, French Polynesia. (Photo by Ed Sloane/Getty Images)
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Jack Robinson

Silver Medal

In what was Australia’s best yet result in Olympic surfing, Jack Robinson won silver. And he is “rapt” with the resuly.

A Margaret River, WA, local, had plenty of support from his hometown’s surfing academy.

“We’re so stoked for him — everyone in the house was cheering,” one student said, as per the ABC.

“I remember seeing him when I was little and now to see him at that level is so inspiring.”

Gold medallist Australia's Arisa Trew poses during the podium ceremony for the women's park skateboarding final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at La Concorde in Paris on August 6, 2024. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Arisa Trew

Gold Medal

Arisa Trew became Australia’s youngest Olympic gold medallist at 14 years and 86 days, winning gold in skateboarding: women’s park event.

“I got told by a few people that I’m Australia’s youngest gold medallist, which is, like, pretty insane,” the 14-year-old said following the win, as per ESPN.

“And really cool, because that’s, like, who I’m representing and, like, it’s just amazing.

“It’s just, like, super cool that I have won the gold medal because it has been like a dream.”

Australia's Matthew Richardson (L), Australia's Leigh Hoffman (C) and Australia's Matthew Glaetzer (R) celebrate their bronze medal on the podium after the men's track cycling team sprint event of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines National Velodrome in Montigny-le-Bretonneux, south-west of Paris, on August 6, 2024. (Photo by Thomas SAMSON / AFP) (Photo by THOMAS SAMSON/AFP via Getty Images)
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Matthew Richardson, Leigh Hoffman, and Matthew Glaetzer

Bronze Medal

Matthew Glaetzer, Leigh Hoffman, Matthew Richardson, ended decades of near misses, winning bronze in the cycling track: men’s team sprint finals.

“I’ve had so much heartbreak in Olympic finals,” Glaetzer said, as per ABC.

“Every Olympic final I’ve been in, it’s been been gut wrenching.

“The last Olympics caused me to question whether I wanted to keep riding and, geez, I’m glad I stuck it out and finally got the monkey off my back.

“I’ve been working my whole elite career to try and do this.”

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Nina Kennedy

Gold Medal

Western Australian native Nina Kennedy could hardly believe it when she cleared a height of 4.90m in the Pole Vault vault – securing herself Australia’s first-ever gold medal in a women’s field event.

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Rhydian Cowley and Jemima Montag

Bronze Medal

In the first-ever running of the Marathon Race Walk Mixed Relay, it was Rhydian Cowley and Jemima Montag from Australia who pinched a bronze medal.

“I can’t quite believe it,” Rhydian later shared with media.

“It was all about teamwork today and when I lost motivation to do it for myself, it was about doing it for Rhy and doing it for our coach who was going bonkers on the sidelines,” Jemima added.

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Matt Wearn

Gold Medal

The 28-year-old successfully defended his Olympic title from Tokyo after winning the Men’s Dinghy Medal Race.

Despite finishing first, his score from previous heats was so high that even if he had finished seventh, he still would have earned himself the top place on the podium!

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Matthew Denny

Bronze Medal

Matt Denny won his first Olympic medal – bronze in the Men’s Discus event – on Day 12 of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Notably, this is the first time an Australian athlete has won a medal in this event.

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Keegan Palmer

Gold Medal

He’s only 21 years old and already, Keegan Palmer has two Olympic Gold Medals in his back pocket.

In the early hours of August 8th, he finished up a flawless run in the Men’s Park skateboarding event – and boy did he not disappoint with a final score of 93.11.

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Sam Welsford, Kelland O’Brien, Conor Leahy, and Oliver Bleddyn

Gold Medal

Australia won its first Men’s Team Pursuit Olympic title since 2004, defeating Great Britain by more than two seconds in the Gold Medal Race.

It’s a momentous win for the boys considering their UK competitors have won the top spot on the podium at six of the last seven Olympic Games.

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Moesha Johnson

Silver Medal

After an incredible athletic display swimming 10km in the River Seine, it was our very own Moesha Johnson who emerged victorious, placing second in the event after Netherlands’ Sharon van Rouwendal.

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Riley, Fitzsimmons, Pierre van der Westhyzen, Jackson Collins and Noah Havard

Silver Medal

This awesome foursome were worthy winners of the silver medal in the Men’s Kayak Four 500m Final on day 13 of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

It was a photo finish, with the boys in the green and gold edged out of the gold by just 0.04s by Germany.

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Caitlin Parker

Bronze Medal

Caitlin Parker has made history after winning Australia’s first Olympic medal in Women’s Boxing.

Specifically, the 28-year-old is a recipient of a bronze medal in the Women’s 75kg division.

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Charlie Senior

Bronze Medal

At just 22 years old, Charlie Senior has become the seventh Australian to take home the Bronze in boxing.

He was up against  Abdumalik Khalokov from Uzbekistan in the men’s 57kg category in the semi-finals. Both Charlie and Abdumalik surprised the crowd with a synchronised backflip following the bout.

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Tom Green and Jean van der Westhuyzen

Bronze Medal

A photo finish saw Tom Green and Jean van der Westhuyzen win the Bronze Medal in the men’s kayak 500m double.

The team had set an Olympic best time in the semi-finals, but could not best the German team who took home the Gold.

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Maddison Keeney

Silver Medal

Maddison Keeney earned her place on the Olympics medal tally and in the history books by getting Australia’s first ever Olympics medal for the 3m springboard event.

The 28-year-old diver received an impressive score of 343.10.

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Matthew Richardson

Silver Medal

25-year-old Australian Matthew Richardson will be going home a Silver Medallist after a thrilling best-of-three cycling sprint.

He narrowly missed the Gold to Dutch rider Harrie Lavreysen at the Vélodrome National.

NANTERRE, FRANCE - AUGUST 10: Silver medalists of Team Australia pose following the Women’s Water Polo medal ceremony after the Women's Gold Medal match between Team Australia and Team Spain on day fifteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Paris La Defense Arena on August 10, 2024 in Nanterre, France. (Photo by Andy Cheung/Getty Images)
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Stingers – Women’s water polo team

Silver Medal

The women’s water polo team landed second on the podium, behind Spain.

While they were after gold, like in Sydney 2000, they “left it all out there in the pool”.

“It’s obviously a disappointing result – we would have liked to have clinched a gold there,” said water polo player Bronte Halligan.

“But all credit to all of us, all the chicks, and to Spain, they had an amazing game. It’s been an amazing Olympics, we’ve had the best time. We’ve been living moment by moment – and I don’t think any of us have any regrets.”

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 10: Silver medalist Jessica Hull of Team Australia celebrates following the Women's 1500m Final on day fifteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 10, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Andy Cheung/Getty Images)
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Jessica Hull

Silver Medal

For the first time since Mexico City 1968, an Australian distance runner has won an Olympic medal on the track.

Jessica Hull managed silver in the 1500m, finishing behind the greatest female 1500m runner in history – Faith Kipyegon of Kenya.

“If you’re going to get beaten by anybody, I’m more than happy for it to be her,” Jessica said following the race.

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 11: Matthew Richardson of Australia, Harrie Lavreysen of the Netherlands, Matthew Glaetzer of Australia celebrate during the Men's Keirin - Medal ceremony during Day 16 of Cycling - Track - Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Velodrome on August 11, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Joris Verwijst/BSR Agency/Getty Images)
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Matthew Richardson

Silver Medal

Almost grabbing gold, Matthew Richardson of Australia earned a respectable silver in cycling: men’s keirin.

“I really left it all out in the track, I wasn’t nervous at all,” Matthew said following the race.

“You’ve really got to come in with an open mind,” he added.

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PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 11: Bronze medalist Matthew Glaetzer of Team Australia celebrates on the podium after the Men's Keirin, Final on day sixteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Velodrome on August 11, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
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Matthew Richardson

Bronze Medal

In a race reminiscent of Steven Bradbury’s unconventional gold medal in 2002, Matthew Richardson cycled his way into bronze after Muhammad Sharom, Jack Carlin, and Shinji Nakano all crashed on the final bend of the men’s keirin.

“You can see there, three riders go down with Glaetzer doing a Bradbury, not for a gold, but for a bronze medal as the three riders in front went down and Glaetzer went through to collect the bronze medal for third place,” Scott McGrory commentated.

PARIS, FRANCE: AUGUST 11: Marianna Tolo #14 of Team Australia and Sami Whitcomb #32 of Team Australia embrace after the team's bronze medal victory during the Australia V Belgium, Women's Basketball Bronze Medal Game at the Bercy Arena during the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games on August 11th, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
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Opals – Women’s basketball team

Bronze Medal

The Opals claimed bronze in women’s basketball, with a final score of 85-81 against Belgium.

This marks the Opals’ third bronze at the Olympics, to go with three silver medals.

“I’m really proud of how resilient we were, we faced a lot of adversity including losing one of our best players [Bec Allen] at the start of the tournament. Steph Talbot, hats off to her, she’s on one leg,” head coach Sandy Brondello said.

“Even when we lost, we never lost focus of what our goal was. I’m happy and relieved we go home with a bronze medal.”

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