Wed. Nov 6th, 2024
alert-–-2024-paris-olympics-live:-team-gb’s-mickey-beckett-agonisingly-misses-out-on-a-medal-in-the-men’s-dinghy-–-as-medals-are-up-for-grabs-in-athletics-and-cyclingAlert – 2024 Paris Olympics LIVE: Team GB’s Mickey Beckett agonisingly misses out on a medal in the men’s dinghy – as medals are up for grabs in athletics and cycling

15:00

Hudson-Smith's hunt for gold

Is it Matt Hudson-Smith’s time?

The Great Britain 400m runner is looking to follow in Keely Hodgkinson’s footsteps by winning gold on the track tonight.

He has been in imperious form this year and is a narrow favourite to strike gold come 8.30pm this evening.

It won’t be easy, though.

The legendary Kirani James, who won gold in the event at London 2012, will be in the lane next to him.

James is aiming for his fourth consecutive Olympic medal in the event after silver in Rion, and bronze at Tokyo.

Then there is Michael Norman, the world champion in 2022 will be looking to bring glory back to the United States.

There are going to be fireworks in this final.

Matthew Hudson-Smith, of Britain, gestures after his men's 400-meters semifinal at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

14:49

'Tough week for Bennett'

Shirley Robertson, Two-time Olympic gold medallist, speaking on BBC Sport:

Mickey Beckett is going to be heartbroken. It has been a tough week. When he looks back at this medal race, there was a lot of desperation, a lot of errors. Really really tough.

MARSEILLE, FRANCE - JULY 25: Michael Beckett of Team Great Britain practices in the Mens Dinghy Class ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Marseille Marina on July 25, 2024 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

14:44

Tonight at the Stade de France

Every night is a cracking one when it comes to Athletics.

This evening will be no different, there are some huge races last the Stad de France this evening.

Many Brit’s are involved, and there is even a certain Noah Lyles too.

So, what is the schedule:

  • Women's pole vault final
  • Men's 400m hurdles semi-finals (Featuring GB’s Alistair Chalmers)
  • Men's 200m semi-finals (featuring Noah Lyles)
  • Men's discus final
  • Women's 400m semi-finals (Featuring GB’s Amber Anning, Laviai Nielsen, and Victoria Ohuruogo)
  • Men's 400m final (featuring GB’s Matt Hudson-Smith)
  • Men's 3000m steeplechase final
PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 6: Matthew Hudson-Smith of Team United Kingdom looks on before the Men's 400m Semi-Final on day eleven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 6, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Kevin Voigt/GettyImages)

14:35

Wearn sails to GOLD

It’s back-to-back golds for ‘s Matt Wearn!

He flies over the line to win the men’s dinghy in style, what a performance from the Aussie sailor.

Cyprus’ Pavlos Kontides gets silver yet again and Stefano Peschiera holds on for the bronze.

That means that Micky Bennett misses out on the medals, so cruel.

MARSEILLE, FRANCE - AUGUST 07: Matt Wearn of Team  competes in the Men's Dinghy ILCA medal race on day twelve of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Marseille Marina on August 07, 2024 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

14:31

Penalty for Peschiera and Beckett

Stefano Peschiera and Micky Bennett are really struggling in their battle over the bronze in the men’s dinghy.

The Peruvian sailor is first to get a penalty and you are thinking that Bennett has a late boost.

But then he gets a penalty himself…

They now close in for the line and the bronze has slipped through the Briton’s fingers, he will finish fourth.

Devastating.

14:25

'Difficult start for Beckett'

Shirley Robertson, Two-time Olympic gold medallist, speaking on BBC Sport:

What a difficult start for Mickey Beckett. It is very light winds, it is hard to manouvre. They are not even hiking out, they are not at full power.

14:20

Beckett struggling

Oh dear, not a good start for Micky Bennett.

The Briton started so well in the previous run before it was abandoned, but he is having a nightmare this time.

He has already been penalised twice…

Beckett is still in the fight for bronze, but it is going to be a monumental start after the start he has had.

A long way to go, though.

MARSEILLE, FRANCE - AUGUST 07: Michael Beckett of Team Great Britain competes in the Men's Dinghy ILCA medal race on day twelve of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Marseille Marina on August 07, 2024 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

14:14

Saling back underway

The wind is back, and you know what that means…

After the men’s dinghy final was abandoned earlier due to light winds, the action has re-started.

Micky Bennett qualified in fourth but was second when the last race was abandoned.

That means nothing now, though, he has to do it all again.

MARSEILLE, FRANCE - AUGUST 07: Michael Beckett of Team Great Britain competes in the Men's Dinghy ILCA medal race on day twelve of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Marseille Marina on August 07, 2024 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

14:12

Macdonald: 'Experience of a lifetime'

Andy Macdonald, GB's 51-year-old skater, speaking to the BBC:

That is how you’re supposed to do it, get your run down, and then everything else is a bonus. Experience of a lifetime being at the Olympics. The first run I didn’t do the gnarly heel flick. That’s a trick I invented and I didn’t want to bail on a trick that I invented.

Then on my second round I put that in, then in my third round I put in the fake 540 that is the one that did it for me in Budapest, it was totally bonus if I could make it here. I did a backflip for the fans, thank you, and good night.

It was a long shot from the get-go. Thanks to Team GB for getting me here, paying for the plane tickets and getting me to the six stops on the tour. There is very few things that bring the world together, sport is one of those things and the Olympics is one of them.

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 07: Andrew MacDonald of Great Britain reacts while Men´s Park Prelims on day twelve of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Place de la Concorde on August 07, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Marvin Ibo Guengoer - GES Sportfoto/Getty Images)

14:10

Brits on the bike

It was a brilliant morning on the bike from Great Britain.

That’s just the beginning as well, many of them will be back later today as they continue to compete for medals.

Here are some of the best shots from Team GB’s cyclists from this morning’s action.

The top is my favourite, Jack Carlin is really concentrating there…

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 07: Jack Carlin of Team Great Britain competes during the Men's Sprint Qualifying on day twelve of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Velodrome on August 07, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

Paris 2024 Olympics - Track Cycling - Women's Team Pursuit, First Round - Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Velodrome, Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France - August 07, 2024. Jessica Roberts of Britain reacts after heat 3. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 07: Elinor Barker, Josie Knight, Anna Morris and Jessica Roberts of Team Great Britain compete during the Women's Team Pursuit First Round on day twelve of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Velodrome on August 07, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

14:04

'Spectacular Macdonald'

Ed Leigh, skateboarding commentator, on BBC Sport:

A scream coming from the famous yellow helmet of Andy Macdonald – that’s to everyone who says you’re too old. I show you Andy Macdonald, 51 years of age, and laying down a competitor run. Take a bow, that was spectacular.

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 07: Andrew MacDonald of Great Britain reacts while Men´s Park Prelims on day twelve of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Place de la Concorde on August 07, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Marvin Ibo Guengoer - GES Sportfoto/Getty Images)

14:01

What's on tonight at the Velo?

There will be a little break from the action at the velodrome, but not to worry, it won’t be for long.

So, what is on this evening on the track:

  • Men's sprint last 16 (featuring GB’s Jack Carlin and Hamish Turnbull)
  • Men's team pursuit finals (GB in gold medal race)
  • Women's team pursuit finals (GB in bronze medal race)
  • Men's sprint quarter-finals
PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 07: Hamish Turnbull of Team Great Britain competes during the Men's Sprint 1/32 Finals on day twelve of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Velodrome on August 07, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Alex Broadway/Getty Images)

13:51

WATCH: Marchant makes it through

That look like it hurt.

If you didn’t manage to catch Katy Marchant’s keirin repechage, here it is.

She went early and it just about paid off, but my word I bet her legs were in pain by the line.

Cyclists really are made of tough stuff.

13:49

Enjoying every second

Seeing these photos, all you can do is smile.

Andy Macdonald is just living his best life in Paris. No pressure, just vibes.

I could add about another 30 photos to this post where Macdonald is beaming with delight.

I’ll stick to just a couple.

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 07: Andrew Macdonald of Team Great Britain celebrates during the Men's Park Prelims on day twelve of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Place de la Concorde on August 07, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 07: Andrew MacDonald of Great Britain reacts while Men´s Park Prelims on day twelve of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Place de la Concorde on August 07, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Marvin Ibo Guengoer - GES Sportfoto/Getty Images)

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 07: Andrew Macdonald of Team Great Britain reacts during the Men's Park Prelims on day twelve of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Place de la Concorde on August 07, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

13:43

Netherlands through to hockey final

Some things never change, do they?

In women’s hockey, the Netherlands have just dismantled Argentina 3-0 to book their place in the gold medal match.

It will be their sixth successive Olympic final, that’s just a ridiculous level of consistency.

They will wait to see whether it’s Belgium or China who they will meet on Friday 9 August.

The second semi-final begins at 18:00 BST.

Paris 2024 Olympics - Hockey - Women's Semi-final - Netherlands vs Argentina - Yves-du-Manoir Stadium, Colombes, France - August 07, 2024. Yibbi Jansen of Netherlands, Pien Sanders of Netherlands, Xan de Waard of Netherlands and Maria Verschoor of Netherlands celebrate with teammates their third goal. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi

13:39

WATCH: Macdonald impresses

Let’s take a look at Andy Macdonald in action.

This is his first run, the lowest scoring of his three, but he still showed what he has in his locker.

And just look at his smile, I don’t imagine anybody will be able to wipe that off his face for a long time.

Watch, and enjoy.

13:36

Macdonald finishes 18th

What a final run from Andy Macdonald.

He improves with every round to finish in 18th. The result is not what matters to him, though. He just had a belting time.

As a pioneer of the sport alongside Tony Hawk, he must be buzzing to be at an Olympic Games.

I bet he never thought this day would come.

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 07: Andrew MacDonald of Great Britain competes while Men´s Park Prelims on day twelve of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Place de la Concorde on August 07, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Marvin Ibo Guengoer - GES Sportfoto/Getty Images)

13:30

Macdonald loving life

Andy Macdonald is having the time of his life.

He currently sits in 18th after two runs but he does not care one bit, he is just happy to be there.

The amount of ‘wooos’ he belted out after that second run just showed what a great time he is having.

He did it so much it was tough to count, I got to seven and gave up.

It’s what you love to see.

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 07: Andrew Macdonald of Team Great Britain celebrates during the Men's Park Prelims on day twelve of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Place de la Concorde on August 07, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

13:27

GB's Marchant in keirin quarters

Job done for Katy Marchant.

She will have been a bit bummed out that she even had to race the repechage, but it’s better than not progressing, right?

She broke away from the group early and the riders started to catch her on the final straight.

But she held onto make it through to the quarter-finals of the keirin in second.

Great racing, Katy!

13:21

Men's dinghy abandoned

You have got to be kidding me…

The men’s dinghy is being affected by light winds again and the race has been abandoned.

Micky Bennett had risen to second, but that doesn’t matter anymore, he has to start all over again.

Gutting for the Briton.

MARSEILLE, FRANCE - AUGUST 07: Michael Beckett of Team Great Britain competes in the Men's Dinghy ILCA medal race on day twelve of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Marseille Marina on August 07, 2024 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

13:19

Macdonald takes to the park

Wow, Andy Macdonald is some skater.

The legendary Tony Hawk claps his the Brit as he starts his run – they have skated together for years.

Macdonald starts his run really well with some superb tricks, he is having a great time out there.

But he overshoots one and falls out of the park.

He doesn’t care though, the Brit has a huge beaming smile as he walks away from his first run, throwing his board into the air.

He scores 72.07, which puts him 19th on the leaderboard with two runs to go. The top eight qualify for the final.

Paris 2024 Olympics - Skateboarding - Men's Park Prelims - La Concorde 4, Paris, France - August 07, 2024. Andrew Macdonald of Britain ahead of his heat. REUTERS/Mike Blake

13:14

Horrible round for Hull

Hull and Hall are not having a very good day at the golf…

Great Britain’s Charley Hull has finished the first round at the foot of the leaderboard, posting a whopping nine-over 81.

If you don’t know what that means, it’s basically not very good.

Her team-mate Georgia Hall has also struggled this morning, she is three over after nine.

A bad day for the Brits on the course.

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 07: Charley Hull of Team Great Britain looks across the third hole during Day One of the Women's Individual Stroke Play on day twelve of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Le Golf National on August 07, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

13:09

Britain's Beckett into silver medal position

Wow, what a start from Micky Beckett!

The Team GB sailor has had a dream start in the em’s dinghy as Pavlos Kontides and Stefano Peschiera have both been penalised.

I mean, it’s early days so don’t get too excited, but it’s a perfect start.

13:07

51-year-old Macdonald's time is here

What a story, eh?

Great Britain’s Andy Macdonald is about to take part in the men’s skateboard park at the age of 51.

That’s not far off my dad’s age, and I’m pretty sure he couldn’t even get two feet on a board let alone do tricks.

Impressive stuff, it’s going to be fantastic to watch.

Great Britain's Andrew Macdonald practices ahead of the Men's Park Prelims at La Concorde on the twelfth day of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in France. Picture date: Wednesday August 7, 2024. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: John Walton/PA Wire.RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

13:03

Sailing is on… finally

In Sailing you need wind, and there just simply hasn’t been any in France.

Well, the breeze has finally decided to pick up a little bit, meaning the sailing can finally take place.

The men’s dinghy medal race is now underway Micky Beckett of Great Britain, who is a two-time world medalist, is in action.

He qualified fourth, so a medal is certainly a realistic dream.

Can it be achieved? We will have to wait and see.

MARSEILLE, FRANCE - JULY 27: Michael Beckett of Team Great Britain sails in the ILCA Men's Dinghy class during sailing practice on day one of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Marseille Marina on July 27, 2024 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

12:55

Turnbull takes it

Phoar, that really was close.

Hamish Turnbull holds back and closely follows his pray until he launches at the bell.

It takes him longer than he would like to get around Zhou, but he flies past him in the knick of time.

Job done, he’s through to the next round.

12:53

Turnbull time

I told you these heats go quickly.

Britain’s Hamish Turbuull is up next in the men’s sprint, he is up against China’s Zhou Yu.

I foresee this being a very tightly fought race.

They are both on their bikes and raring to go, who will come out on top?

12:49

Comfortable for Carlin

Light work for Jack Carlin.

He just sits off Tyler Rorke until it’s go time, then whoosh, like a bullet he flies past him and its curtains.

He even eases off over the line, which looked fairly comfortable for the Brit.

He claimed bronze in Tokyo, so it isn’t really a surprise.

Paris 2024 Olympics - Track Cycling - Men's Sprint, 1/32 Finals - Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Velodrome, Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France - August 07, 2024. Jack Carlin of Britain and Tyler Rorke of Canada in action during heat 5. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

12:41

Carlin goes in heat five

It’s nearly Carlin time!

We are just a couple of heats away from seeing British rider Jack Carlin, who was part of the team sprint trio to win silver yesterday.

He goes up against Canada’s Tyler Rorke, which is by no means an easy race.

Expect it to be pacy…

12:38

's Richardson safely through

These riders really don’t hang about, do they?

Matthew Richardson of makes light work of Sirmanese cyclist Jaïr Tjon En Fa.

I mean, it’s not a surprise. The Aussie briefly held the world record this morning before it was broken not long after.

He is certainly one of the favourites for gold.

TOPSHOT - 's Matthew Richardson competes in a men's track cycling sprint qualifying round of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines National Velodrome in Montigny-le-Bretonneux, south-west of Paris, on August 7, 2024. (Photo by Thomas SAMSON / AFP) (Photo by THOMAS SAMSON/AFP via Getty Images)

12:35

Time for men's sprint

Now the excitement ramps up a bit.

Don’t get me wrong, I love a bit of team pursuit, but there isn’t any event for exciting than the sprint.

Two riders against each other playing a bit of cat and mouse before an all-out sprint to the line.

Winners go through, while the losers face a repechage. The action is just enthralling.

Great Britain have two riders in the heats, Jack Carlin and Hamish Turnbull.

Can they make it through?

Paris 2024 Olympics - Track Cycling - Men's Sprint, 1/32 Finals - Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Velodrome, Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France - August 07, 2024. Harrie Lavreysen of Netherlands and Maximilian Doernbach of Germany in action during heat 1. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

12:28

GB go for Bronze

And breathe…

Great Britain are in the hunt for bronze as they beat Italy’s time by a monster two seconds. That’s a lot.

With the time they have posted, you’d expect a bronze medal has their name on it, right?

Well, it’s the Olympics – anything can happen.

12:25

New Zealand will race for GOLD

Now that is what you call a demolition.

New Zealand tore up the track and they pulled away from the European Champions Italy with ease.

For a while they were on world record pace, but they seemed to back off on the last lap.

That record is there for the taking in the final.

New Zealand's Nicole Shields, New Zealand's Emily Shearman, New Zealand's Bryony Botha and New Zealand's Ally Wollaston compete in a women's track cycling team pursuit first round of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines National Velodrome in Montigny-le-Bretonneux, south-west of Paris, on August 7, 2024. (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP) (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON/AFP via Getty Images)

12:22

'Great to watch'

Chris Boardman, Olympic cycling champion, speaking on BBC Two:

When I saw the team from America go slower at the start, I thought that was the opportunity to go for it, but they tidied up so much. When it was so close and I saw the tyre going, it was close. Great to watch. Both teams were hugely faster than yesterday, that’s a lot to ask. It’s huge.

12:21

Great Britain await their fete…

It’s a waiting game now for Great Britain.

Their time of 4.04.908 seconds should be enough for the bronze medal race, but you just never know.

They will be eagerly watching this race between New Zealand and Italy. The Kiwis are currently flying.

I bet the nerves in the GB camp are jangling, right now.

12:18

USA hold off Team GB!

Oh my word, this is so, so close!

Great Britain are suddenly catching the US, they are reeling them in. But is it too late?

It is. USA take the race by just a quarter of a second. They qualify for the gold medal race.

I really thought Britain had done it for a second, but it just wasn’t to be.

What a race!

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 07: Chloe Dygert of Team United States (L) leads during the Women's Team Pursuit First Round on day twelve of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Velodrome on August 07, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 07: Elinor Barker, Josie Knight, Anna Morris and Jessica Roberts of Team Great Britain compete during the Women's Team Pursuit First Round on day twelve of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Velodrome on August 07, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

12:14

And they're off…

Thanks, Luke. You have steered the ship excellently.

I am straight into the action with the women’s team pursuit and after 1750m, USA are just three-tenths of a second ahead of Great Britain.

It’s ridiculously tight, I can’t call it.

Britain have work to do, but they aren’t out of it just yet.

12:12

Fuming French skateboarder volleys his helmet into the air after slip-up

Sacré bleu!

French skater Vincent Matheron took his rage out on his helmet after falling off his board.

Not sure he’s directing the blame in the right direction there.

And now, I’m handing you over to Harry Bamforth for the women’s team pursuit race and the rest of the afternoon.

Paris 2024 Olympics - Skateboarding - Men's Park Prelims - La Concorde 4, Paris, France - August 07, 2024. Vincent Matheron of France reacts after falling during his run. REUTERS/Angelika Warmuth

Paris 2024 Olympics - Skateboarding - Men's Park Prelims - La Concorde 4, Paris, France - August 07, 2024. Vincent Matheron of France falls during his run. REUTERS/Mike Blake

France's Vincent Matheron competes in the men's park skateboarding prelims during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at La Concorde in Paris on August 7, 2024. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / POOL / AFP) (Photo by ODD ANDERSEN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

12:07

Team GB up soon in the women's team pursuit

Hold your horses – and your bikes – because we have more Team GB action up shortly.

Elinor Barker, Josie Knight, Anna Morris, and Jessica Roberts will be up against the USA in the women’s team pursuit first round.

Britain's Elinor Barker, Josie Knight, Anna Morris and Jessica Roberts compete during the women's team pursuit event, at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

12:03

Fancy a race, Speed?

Love him, roll your eyes at him. Whatever you think of IShowSpeed, it would seem he’s here to stay on our screens for the time being. Enough footballers seem happy enough having him around.

Now Polish Olympic sprinting star Ewa Swoboda Swoboda has called him out after he claimed that ‘nobody in the world’ could beat him in a race.

Wouldn’t put it past him to say yes…

11:58

Watch: How Harrie Lavreysen set a world record in the men's cycling sprint

This is the fastest we’ve ever seen somebody ride a bike in human history. Let that sink in. Nobody has ever ridden a bike faster than this.

11:56

Emma Finucane STORMS through women's keirin heat

Wow. What a ride.

By the end, she had a couple of bike lengths on the pack.

Only Lea Friedrich could get anywhere near her, closing down at the end.

Third-placed Taky Marie-Divine Kouame was 0.631 seconds back! Rapid from Finucane.

Britain's Emma Finucane reacts after a women's track cycling team sprint qualifying round of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines National Velodrome in Montigny-le-Bretonneux, south-west of Paris, on August 5, 2024. (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP) (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON/AFP via Getty Images)

11:53

Emma Finucane up now

We’ll bring you her result shortly. Part of Team GB’s world record-breaking sprint trio on Monday. Can she add another gold in the keirin? Heats now.

TOPSHOT - Britain's Emma Finucane reacts after competing and break the world record in the women's track cycling team sprint first round of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines National Velodrome in Montigny-le-Bretonneux, south-west of Paris, on August 5, 2024. (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / AFP) (Photo by JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP via Getty Images)

11:50

French runner reveals what he said to George Mills in on-track row

Hugo Hay has revealed what he told George Mills amid their furious confrontation after their men’s 1500m heat.

Mills, the son of former England footballer Danny, squared up to Hay, who he felt caused a mass collision on the final straight of the race.

Read more below.

11:45

Around the Games

Nicholas Paul of Trinidad And Tobago competes during the men's sprint event, at the Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

Paris 2024 Olympics - Skateboarding - Men's Park Prelims - La Concorde 4, Paris, France - August 07, 2024. Tate Carew of United States in action. REUTERS/Mike Blake

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 28: (EDITORS NOTE: This image has been processed using digital filters) Julyana Al-Sadeq of Team Jordan trains ahead of her Paris 2024 Olympic Taekwondo event on July 28, 2024 in Paris, France. Al-Sadeq, a Jordanian Muslim, became the first Jordanian and Arab woman to top the World Taekwondo rankings and is competing in her second Olympic Games in Paris. As many as 25 athletes from around the globe are expected to wear the Hijab while competing at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, however a decision to ban French Olympic Team members wearing the hijab has drawn international condemnation. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

France's Nicolas Tournat celebrates after a goal during a quarterfinal handball match between Germany and France at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)

Paris 2024 Olympics - Wrestling - Men's Greco-Roman 87kg 1/4 Final - Champ de Mars Arena, Paris, France - August 07, 2024. Semen Sergeevich Novikov of Bulgaria in action with Lasha Gobadze of Georgia. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

Paris 2024 Olympics - Track Cycling - Women's Keirin, First Round - Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Velodrome, Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France - August 07, 2024. General view during heat 2. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

11:41

Day is dull for Charley Hull

There’s not many holes left to turn her day around.

Charley Hull is rock bottom of the standing as she’s eight over par after 13 holes.

All going wrong for the Kettering native. She provides plenty of entertainment value and has done so well in her career but things just haven’t worked out for her today.

Paris 2024 Olympics - Golf - Women's Round 1 - Le Golf National, Guyancourt, France - August 07, 2024. Charley Hull of Britain in action during the first round REUTERS/Lisa Leutner

11:34

Katy Marchant drops into repechage round

Gutting for Katy Marchant. Round the final bend, she looked out of her women’s keirin heat and like she might come fourth, forced into the outside lane.

Then she turned on the afterburners and suddenly surged alongside the leading pack, leading to a dramatic photo-finish.

Not enough, though. She comes third behind Ellesse Andrews and Mathilde Gros.

She’ll get another chance in the repechage round, but if you miss out on that, you’re out for good.

Team GB darling Emma Ficucane up later in heat five.

Katy Marchant of Team Britain celebrates winning the gold medal in the women's team sprint event, at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

11:30

Men's dinghy medal race delayed

Not sure when it will be getting underway and no official announcement has been made, but the race is not underway and has been delayed as per the Olympics app.

We’ve got Michael Bennett in contention for whenever it gets underway.

MARSEILLE, FRANCE - AUGUST 04: Jeemin Ha of Republic of Korea competes in Men's Dinghy ILCA class race on day nine of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Marseille Marina on August 04, 2024 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

11:23

Jack Carlin and Hamish Turnbull through in men's sprint cycling – while world record is set

Easy enough for the British duo.

They come fifth and seventh respectively to stand themselves in great stead for the competition going forward.

Meanwhile, Harrie Lavreysen stuns the crowd as he sets a world-record time of 9.088s. Fantastic. His average speed? A ridiculous 79.225 km/h.

‘s Matthew Richardson must be feeling aggrieved – he’d set the a world record himself just moments before!

Britain's Hamish Turnbull competes in  a men's track cycling sprint qualifying round of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines National Velodrome in Montigny-le-Bretonneux, south-west of Paris, on August 7, 2024. (Photo by Thomas SAMSON / AFP) (Photo by THOMAS SAMSON/AFP via Getty Images)

Paris 2024 Olympics - Track Cycling - Men's Team Sprint, First Round - Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines Velodrome, Montigny-le-Bretonneux, France - August 06, 2024. Ed Lowe of Britain, Hamish Turnbull of Britain and Jack Carlin of Britain in action during heat 1.

11:20

Sky Brown's message for fans after second bronze medal

Sky Brown had this message for fans after hoovering up her second bronze Olympic medal at the age of 16. Some going.

The skateboarding is crazy, right? An 11-year-old was competing yesterday. 11! I think at that age, the big rage in my primary school were finger-sized skateboards called Tech Decks. We weren’t brave enough for the real thing.

11:16

Paris enjoys economy boom

Small businesses in Paris have benefited from a 26 per cent hike in sales, according to Visa.

France has seen the biggest up-tick from American travellers (up 64 per cent), followed by German and Spanish tourists.

It’s great when the Games can have a positive impact on the local community.

FILE PHOTO: People look at a display at a shop at Champs-Elysees with souvenirs advertising the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, France, July 6, 2024.    REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch/File Photo

11:11

Elliot Giles: I stayed ready – look at me now!

Great story for Elliot Giles if you’re unfamiliar.

It was a huge blow last Thursday when Jake Wightman – the 2022 world 1500m champion set to represent Team GB in the 800m – had to pull out of the Olympics.

In stepped Elliot Giles brilliantly today, and he’s now in the semi-finals.

Hear from him below.

11:05

Reeve Walcott-Nolan makes women's 1500m semis

Second-time Olympian Reeve Walcott-Nolan has made it through to the women’s 150mm semi-finals after finishing second in her repecharge heat with a time of 4:06:73.

Some don’t like the format, but she’ll be glad to have had the second chance.

Great Britain's Revee Walcott-Nolan (middle of group) in action during her Women's 1500m Heat at the Stade de France on the eleventh day of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in France. Picture date: Tuesday August 6, 2024. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

11:02

What's coming up?

Plenty to whet the appetite over the next couple of hours:

  • Andrew Macdonald in the men’s park skateboarding prelims – aged 51!
  • Eleanor Aldridge and Connor Bainbridge in the women’s and men’s kiteboarding
  • Reeve Walcott-Nolan in the women’s 1500m repechage round (last chance)
  • Hamish Turnbull and Jack Carlin in the men’s track cycling sprint qualifying – both having been part of our team sprint silver
  • Michael Beckett in the men’s dinghy medal race
  • Emma Finucane and Katy marchant in the women’s cycling track keirin first round
  • Team GB in the women’s cycling track team pursuit (Elinor Barker, Josie Knight, Anna Morris, and Jessica Roberts)
  • John Gimson and Anna Burnet in the mixed multihull medal race

Handout photo dated 23/06/2024 provided by OIS/IOC of Andrew Macdonald GBR celebrates at the Road to Paris Ceremony following the Men's Skateboarding Park Finals in the Urban Park at Ludovika Campus. The Olympic Qualifier Series, Budapest, Hungary. Issue date: Sunday June 23, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SPORT Olympics. Photo credit should read: OIS/IOC/PA Wire.NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 06: Revee Walcott-Nolan of Team Great Britain competes during the Women's 1500m Round 1 on day eleven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 06, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Paris 2024 Olympics - Sailing - Men's Dinghy - Marseille Marina, Marseille, France - August 04, 2024. Michael Beckett of Britain before the race. REUTERS/Andrew Boyers     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

10:55

Olympics titan admits he was 'outsmarted' by rival

An outspoken Olympics favourite admitting they were ‘outsmarted’ by their rival and that their ‘big mouth’ let them down? Unheard of.

Until now.

Get stuck in.

10:53

Around the Games

Plenty of brawn in the wrestling and taekwondo. Mohamed Attaoui had fun crossing the line first in the – checks notes – heats of the men’s 800m. You haven’t won yet, mate.

Paris 2024 Olympics - Wrestling - Women's Freestyle 53kg 1/4 Final - Champ de Mars Arena, Paris, France - August 07, 2024. Lucia Yamileth Yepez Guzman of Ecuador in action with Andreea Beatrice Ana of Romania. REUTERS/Arlette Bashizi

Paris 2024 Olympics - Athletics - Men's 800m Round 1 - Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France - August 07, 2024. Mohamed Attaoui of Spain reacts as he crosses the line to win heat 6, REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 07: Mobina Nematzadeh of Team Islamic Republic of Iran reacts during the Women's 49kg Round of 16 match between Mobina Nematzadeh of Team Islamic Republic of Iran and Michelle Tau of Team Lesotho on day twelve of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Grand Palais on August 07, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

Germany's Moritz Wesemann competes in the men's 3m springboard diving semifinal, at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Paris 2024 Olympics - Wrestling - Men's Greco-Roman 67kg 1/8 Finals - Champ de Mars Arena, Paris, France - August 07, 2024. Mamadassa Sylla of France in action with Souleymen Nasr of Tunisia. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

TOPSHOT - Italy's Gianmarco Tamberi (R) checks on Qatar's Mutaz Essa Barshim (L) holding his calf following an injury while competing in the men's high jump qualification of the athletics event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on August 7, 2024. (Photo by Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP) (Photo by ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP via Getty Images)

Hungary's Omar Gergely Salim (L) and Argentina's Lucas Guzman compete in the taekwondo men's -58kg round of 16 bout of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Grand Palais in Paris on August 7, 2024. (Photo by David GRAY / AFP) (Photo by DAVID GRAY/AFP via Getty Images)

10:46

Charley Hull struggling

Team GB’s Charley Hull is just not finding her groove at Le Golf National as she is now five over par after nine holes.

Norway’s Celine Borge is the dominant figure of the day and leads the pack three under par.

Long way back for the Brit.

Charley Hull, of Britain, chips out of a bunker on the 2nd green during the first round of the women's golf event at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, at Le Golf National, in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

10:39

Max Burgin through to semi-finals of men's 800m as well

A trio of triumphs for the men’s athletics as we have all three of our contenders into the 800m semis.

Frenchman Corentin Le Clezio finished with a thunderous charge but Burgin held him off to deny the crowd their desires. Voila.

Great Britain's Max Burgin after finishing 2nd in the Men's 800 Metres Heat 2 on day four of the World Athletics Championships at the at the National Athletics Centre, Budapest, Hungary. Picture date: Tuesday August 22, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story ATHLETICS World. Photo credit should read: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

10:34

Ben Pattison through to men's 800m semi-finals

No trouble for Ben Pattison, who tops his heat with a time of 1:45:56.

Paris 2024 Olympics - Athletics - Men's 800m Round 1 - Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France - August 07, 2024. Ben Pattison of Britain before the start of heat 5. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

10:31

WWE star Sami Zayn defends Imane Khelif

A fearsome opponent to have on your side.

WWE wrestler Sami Zayn has leapt to the defence of Algerian boxer Imane Khelif.

Find out what he said in an expletive-filled, insult-crammed tweet here.

10:24

Elliot Giles qualifies for men's 800m semi-finals

Now at his third Olympics and it’s a cruise through the heat for Elliot Giles, who comes second in his group with a time of 1:45:93.

Great work from the man who was only called up days ago as a late replacement for Jake Wightman.

Athletics - Diamond League - Gateshead International Stadium, Gateshead, Britain - July 13, 2021 Britain's Elliot Giles celebrates after winning the men's 1 mile final Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough

10:20

George Mills ADVANCES to 800m final despite hitting the deck

All his raging was not in vain. George Mills is going to be one of 20 – yes, TWENTY – runners in the 5000m final.

If you’re not up to speed on the men’s 800m, make sure to read below in our blog.

In short: Mills got tripped up and was incensed about it, but he has now been granted access to the sfinal by the looks of it.

What doesn’t knock you out of the Olympics makes you stronger.

10:18

Kiteboarding coming up

This is the first Olympics for kiteboarding and today we could see Team GB take home some medals in the women’s and men’s disciplines.

Eleanor Aldridge and Connor Bainbridge are our hopes on the water at Marseille Marina.

MARSEILLE, FRANCE - AUGUST 06: Eleanor Aldridge of Team Great Britain prepares to compete in the Women's Kite class on day eleven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Marseille Marina on August 06, 2024 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Connor Bainbridge of Britain practices prior the men's kite race during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, in Marseille, France. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

10:12

Jack Laugher and Jordan Houlden make men's 3m springboard diving final

Back-to-back good news posts. Treating you today.

Jack Laugher and Jordan Houlden are into the final after finishing third (467.05 points) and fifth (445.55 points).

Still, my point stands from before. Jack Laugher might well be an Olympian diver, but in that brief frame, he looks absolutely terrified to be one. I won’t budge on this.

Paris 2024 Olympics - Diving - Men's 3m Springboard Semifinal - Aquatics Centre, Saint-Denis, France - August 07, 2024. Jack Laugher of Britain in action. REUTERS/Maye-E Wong

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 07: (EDITORS NOTE: Image was captured using an underwater robotic camera.) Jordan Christopher Houlden of Team Great Britain competes in the Men's 3m Springboard Semifinal on day twelve of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Aquatics Centre on August 07, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

10:08

Toby Roberts and Hamish McArthur into the boulder and lead final

Nice work.

Toby Roberts came second in the men’s boulder semi-final, with Hamish McArthur eighth. That’s enough for a place in Friday’s final.

They’ve got the lead semi-final later, and their scores in that will be added to those from this morning, but top eight is all you need overall so it’s a good start for the two.

McArthur said: ‘I can’t complain at all, I had a great time out there and I loved every minute.

‘I felt like I performed really well, I felt unbelievably close to getting more tops.

“The round was really hard. I feel I have more to give but it’s so hard in this sport to give everything.’

epa11532710 Toby Roberts of Britain competes in the Men's Boulder & Lead, Semifinal Lead of the Sport Climbing competitions in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, at the Le Bourget Sport Climbing Venue in Le Bourget, France, 07 August 2024.  EPA/DANIEL IRUNGU

Britain's Hamish Mcarthur competes in the men's sport climbing lead semi final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Le Bourget Sport Climbing Venue in Le Bourget on August 7, 2024. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)

10:02

Charley Hull struggling

Things have gone from bad to middling to terrible for Charley Hull, who is now four over par and almost at the bottom of the pack.

You can read about her nightmare start – and why she thinks a smoking ban is damaging her prospects.

10:00

Men's 800m underway

Three British chaps in the heats for the men’s 800m and we’ll bring you their results shortly.

Ben Pattison, Elliot Giles, and Max Burgin need to finish in the top three of eight in their respective ehats to automatically qualify for the semi-final, with the rest going into the repechage round (a ‘last-chance saloon’ to you and me).

Great Britain's Ben Pattison celebrates after finishing third and taking bronze in the Men's 800 Metres Final on day eight of the World Athletics Championships at the National Athletics Centre in Budapest, Hungary. Picture date: Saturday August 26, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story ATHLETICS World. Photo credit should read: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

09:55

George Mills: The full report

Read more about George Mills’ explosive clash with Hugo Hay here.

09:55

George Mills: The French lad took me down!

Looks like George Mills has calmed down a bit as he gave a composed interview to BBC Sport, but inside he is simmering. He’s blaming Hugo Hay for his fall.

So, what happened?

‘It’s pretty clear. I got stepped out on as I was about to kick in the home straight. French lad took me down.

‘Probably not allowed what to say (what I said to him after). I haven’t spoken to anyone yet but they’ll put an appeal in I hope.

‘It was perfect a qualifier for mne. I was just biding my time to hit the home straight, and then bang, hit the deck.

‘I don’t mind it when it’s messy, I even managed to hurdle a fall. Then someone has just put my foot down on the home straight.’

As it stands, all three Brits are out of the 1500m after the heats.

Paris 2024 Olympics - Athletics - Men's 5000m Round 1 - Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France - August 07, 2024. George Mills of Britain and Hugo Hay of France clash after competing in heat 1. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

09:50

New falls please! Aussie sprinter comes a cropper in hurdles

The worst nightmare of every hurdler – taking a tumble in front of the world’s eyes.

Unlucky, Michelle Jenneke.

09:47

Jakob Ingebrigtsen storms 5000m heat

No surprises there for the world champion as he storms through the pack to dominate his heat.

No luck for Sam Atkin…

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 6: Jakob Ingebrigtsen of Team Norway competes during the Men's 1500m Final on day eleven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 6, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Kevin Voigt/GettyImages)

09:43

Stray camerman almost bowls over runners

My word, what is going on in the men’s 5000m?

First the multi-tumble in the first heat, now a wandering camera operator almost knocking into the runners, just meandering about the inside lanes of the track. Some of the runners looked vexed at that and understandably so.

Paris 2024 Olympics - Athletics - Men's 5000m Round 1 - Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France - August 07, 2024. Ronald Kwemoi of Kenya, Grant Fisher of United States and Addisu Yihune of Ethiopia in action during heat 2 REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

09:41

Around the Games

Heartbreak in the handball as Egypt lose 28-29 to Spain in the men’s quarter-finals.

Why do half of the divers look like they regret it mid-fall?

LILLE, FRANCE - AUGUST 07: Mohamed Aly of Team Egypt looks dejected during the Men's Quarterfinal match between Team Spain and Team Egypt on day twelve of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade Pierre Mauroy on August 07, 2024 in Lille, France. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

South Korea's Jang Woo-jin returns the ball during his men's table tennis singles match in the team quarter-finals between China and South Korea at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the South Paris Arena in Paris on August 7, 2024. (Photo by JUNG Yeon-je / AFP) (Photo by JUNG YEON-JE/AFP via Getty Images)

Thomas Green, of , competes in the men's kayak single 1000-meter heats at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, in Vaires-sur-Marne, France. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Thomas Carmoy, of Belgium, competes during the women's javelin throw qualification at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Spain's Alvaro Martin kisses his partner Mar Esquilice after winning the gold medal at the end of the marathon race walk relay mixed at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Hamish Kerr, of New Zealand, competes during the women's javelin throw qualification at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Tunisia's Mohamed Khalil Jendoubi (L) and Serbia's Lev Korneev compete in the taekwondo men's -58kg round of 16 bout of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Grand Palais in Paris on August 7, 2024. (Photo by David GRAY / AFP) (Photo by DAVID GRAY/AFP via Getty Images)

Paris 2024 Olympics - Diving - Men's 3m Springboard Semifinal - Aquatics Centre, Saint-Denis, France - August 07, 2024. Kurtis Mathews of  in action.

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 07: (EDITORS NOTE: Image was captured using an underwater robotic camera.) Moritz Wesemann of Team Germany competes in the Men's 3m Springboard Semifinal on day twelve of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Aquatics Centre on August 07, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

Paris 2024 Olympics - Climbing - Men's Boulder & Lead, Semifinal Lead - Le Bourget Sport Climbing Venue, Le Bourget, France - August 07, 2024. Colin Duffy of United States in action REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

09:37

No pictures of Snoop Dogg today – yet

A notable absentee from today’s picture feed so far – Snoop Dogg.

He’s been ubiquitous at the Games and Mail Sport released an article yesterday detailing his reported earnings, which consist of some mind-blowing numbers that would take a lot of fingers to count to.

Here he is at the basketball yesterday to tide you over.

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 06: Snoop Dogg attends the mens basketball quarterfinals Brazil vs USA match on day eleven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 06, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)

09:33

Watch: Collision on the final straight in the men's 800m

Great Britain’s George Mills caught up in that. Mayhem. So many flailing limbs, I’m half-surprised I didn’t end up in the tangle.

09:32

Sam Atkin and Jakob Ingebrigtsen up next

No rest for Norwegian sensation Jakob Ingebrigtsen. Well, 14 hours, but it’s not much after last night’s 1500m, where he lost his Olympic title. He’s the world champion for the 5000m.

Britain’s Sam Atkin hoping to claim a scalp in this second men’s 5000m heat.

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 06: Jakob Ingebrigtsen of Team Norway competes in the Men's 1500m Final on day eleven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 06, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Andy Cheung/Getty Images)

09:27

Disaster strikes for George Mills?

And oh, it’s a calamity in the men’s 5000m as four runners collide and stumble over each other in the final straight! Mo Ahmed had fallen ahead of the final lap.

The judges will shortly decide each athlete’s fate – just because you’ve fallen doesn’t necessarily mean you’re out if you weren’t responsible.

Narve Gilje Nordas confirmed as winner. A nervous wait.

But with Patrick Dever having crossed the line 13th and Mills 18th, it doesn’t look overly promising.

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 03: George Mills of Team Great Britain reacts during the Men's 1500m Repechage Round on day eight of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 03, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

09:24

Charley Hull steadies waters

Three pars in a row for Charley Hull and that’s stopped the rot after a double bogey to start.

She’s joint-25th as we speak, with fellow Brit Georgia Hall only teeing off at 11.17am.

Charley Hull, of Britain, looks at the lie of her putt on the 2nd green during the first round of the women's golf event at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, at Le Golf National in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 07: Charley Hull of Team Great Britain tees off on the sixth hole during Day One of the Women's Individual Stroke Play on day twelve of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Le Golf National on August 07, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

09:21

Luxury hotel staff didn't recognise Serena Williams amid spat

One of the most laughable episodes of the Games for me – Serena Williams kicking off about not being admitted to a rooftop restaurant despite it being fully booked, her subsequently shaming them on social media, and then staff admitting they didn’t even recognise her.

Not that it would matter if they did, right? If it’s booked out, it’s booked out. Go somewhere else. McDonald’s is never far away.

09:16

Huge reception for Frenchman Jimmy Gressier

The French have been super passionate this year – surprise, surprise – and Jacob Gressier is the latest to feel the warm embrace of the crowd at the Stade de France. Big cheers for him on the start line.

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 2: Jacob Kiplimo of Team Uganda, Jimmy Gressier of Team France, Grant Fisher of Team United Stares and Selemon Barega of Team Ethiopia competes during the Men's 10.000 Metres final on day seven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 2, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Kevin Voigt/GettyImages)

09:12

George Mills and Patrick Dever up now in the men's 5000m

George Mills (pictured) and Patrick Dever are up in the first heat for the men’s 5000m.

The world record time for this is 12:35.36, so you’ll probably have to wait at least that long to know the result, but bear with us…

They’ve got to finish in the top eight to qualify.

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 04: George Mills of Team Great Britain competes during Men's 1500m Semi-Final on day nine of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 04, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

09:08

Team GB athlete back to the grind on FRIDAY

Be careful who you badmouth when you’re stuck in traffic on the way to work on Friday. You might just be behind an Olympian.

And if you notice someone leaping around the office, well, they probably are an Olympian.

Jacob Fincham-Dukes came fifth in the long jump last night at the Stade de France but there is little time to soak up the emotions after that result.

He’s back to the grind on Friday. Now imagine what he could do if he didn’t have to work full-time.

Read more below.

09:04

One to watch later this morning: Ben Pattison

Ben Pattison didn’t think he’d get his shot at the Olympics when he was told surgeons would have to brun off part of his heart in 2020.

Against all the odds, here he is, via a bronze medal in the 800m in Budapest’s World Championships last year.

Only Seb Coe has covered the distance faster.

You can see him in action from 10.55am in the first round of the men’s 100m. What a story.

Great Britain's Ben Pattison (left) and Kenya's Emmanuel Kipkurui Korir compete in the Men's 800 metres Heat 5 on day four of the World Athletics Championships at the at the National Athletics Centre, Budapest, Hungary. Picture date: Tuesday August 22, 2023.

08:57

Great start for Hamish McArthur

I promise he isn’t as terrified of climbing as he looks here.

Twenty-two-year-old Yorkshire man Hamish McArthur has brought a 14-strong contingent of fans out to his event today and is currently sat third as he grapples for a place in the final. He only found out he was coming in June – how far can we go?

We also have Toby Roberts in this event and he places seventh so far, with the top eight making the final.

Hamish McArthur of Great Britain competes in the men's boulder and lead, semifinal lead, during the sport climbing competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, in Le Bourget, France. (AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi)

08:52

Josh Kerr: There IS beef between me and Jakob Ingebrigtsen

Nobody paid attention to Cole Hocker last night. Not until he doused the supposed 1500m duopoly with cold water.

Josh Kerr was meant to be the golden boy, and in the end, silver is nothing to be ashamed of. He ran a superb race and is now a two-time Olympic medalist. But it’s his rivalry with Norwegian foe Jakob Ingebrigtsen that many thought would light up the final.

Now, on the comfort of the Eurosport sofa, Kerr has opened up on their rivalry – and revealed there is ‘real beef’ and what makes him ‘sting’.

08:47

And the first gold medal of the day goes to…

Sign me up for the speedwalking. At the pace I overtake the dawdlers on the streets of London, I’d have a medal in the bag.

Spain claim the first gold of the day, and I would say they did it at a canter, but that would be too fast.

Maria Perez and Alvaro Martin are seen here celebrating their marathon race walk mixed relay triumph. You’ll never sing that.

Spain's Maria Perez and Spain's Alvaro Martin celebrate after winning the gold medal at the end of the marathon race walk relay mixed at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)

08:45

Watch: Hurdles no match for Cindy Sember

Here is Cindy Sember’s run from before, by the way. Any budding hurdle-clearers, take note.

After a slow start, the Michigan-born athlete found her groove.

Having come fourth in the 100m hurdles in Rio in 2016, she’s back with a vengeance.

08:41

Good start in the diving

Plenty to be optimistic about in the men’s 3m springboard diving.

After two attempts, Jack Laugher places fifth and Jordan Houlden (pictured) is seventh. Three contestants have even dived three times, so of course they’ll have a points advantage. The top 12 qualify for the final so it’s plain sailing so far.

Paris 2024 Olympics - Diving - Men's 3m Springboard Semifinal - Aquatics Centre, Saint-Denis, France - August 07, 2024. Jordan Christopher Houlden of Britainin action. REUTERS/Hannah Mckay

08:39

Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix shares deep message on Instagram

Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix was left in tears after finishing sixth in the 10-metre platform and bravely admitted that three years ago she ‘did not want to be alive’.

She is already a hero to so many, as her father, celebrity chef Fred Sirieix, pointed out – and a bronze medalist alongside Lois Toulson.

Now she has shared an emotional message won Instagram. It’s a long way, and very heartfelt.

Read more below.

08:36

What have we got on this morning?

There’s an eclectic mix up for us this morning, sweeping across turf, pool, and track. The line-up through to 11am looks something like this.

  • Women’s golf – Charley Hull and Georgia Hall
  • Men’s 3m diving springboard semi-final – Jack Laugher and Jordan Houlden
  • Men’s boulder and lead semi-final – Hamish McArthur and Toby Roberts
  • Men’s 5000m round one – Sam Atkin, Patrick Dever, and George Mills
  • Men’s 800m round one – Max Burgin, Elliot Giles, and Ben Pattison
Britain's Charley Hull competes in round 1 of the women's golf individual stroke play of the  Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Le Golf National in Guyancourt, south-west of Paris on August 7, 2024. (Photo by Emmanuel DUNAND / AFP) (Photo by EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP via Getty Images)

Paris 2024 Olympics - Diving - Men's 3m Springboard Preliminary - Aquatics Centre, Saint-Denis, France - August 06, 2024. Jack Laugher of Britain in action. REUTERS/Leah Millis

Hamish McArthur of Britain competes in the men's boulder and lead sport climbing at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Le Bourget, France. (AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi)

TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 30: Sam Atkin of Team Great Britain competes in the Men's 10,000 metres Final on day seven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on July 30, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JUNE 30: Elliot Giles of Team Birchfield Harriers and Josh Kerr of Team Edinburgh AC compete in Men's 800 Metres Final on Day Two of UK Athletics Championships 2024 at Manchester Regional Arena on June 30, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gary Oakley/Getty Images)

08:31

Olympics Breakfast Briefing with SIR STEVE REDGRAVE

Feeling lost in the morass of events? Let Sir Steve Redgrave be your guiding light.

In the latest instalment of his Olympics Breakfast Briefing, which has become its own institution over the last fortnight, Redgrave reflects on another day of highs and lows for Team GB and previews the action waiting for us today.

08:28

Early smiles for Team GB – Cindy Sember feels 'ready for a medal'

Cindy Sember has come second in her women’s 100m hurdles heat with a time of 12.72s. A positive start to the day as she’s into the semis. .

‘It felt pretty good. I have a lot more in the tank but it was good to get the nerves and jitters out. I’m blessed to be here and I’m happy and healthy,’ she told BBC Sport.

‘I’m ready for a medal. I’m capable. With God’s grace I’ll be alright.’

Great Britain's Cindy Sember following the Women's 100m Hurdles at the Stade de France on the twelfth day of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in France. Picture date: Wednesday August 7, 2024. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

08:26

Good morning

Hello and welcome to Mail Sport’s live blog of day 12 of the Olympics.

We’ve got a few medal hopes up today – culminating with Matthew Hudson-Smith in tonight’s men’s 400m final – and we’ll be bringing you all the action and reaction right here on Mail Sport.

Paris 2024 Olympics - Athletics - Marathon Race Walk Relay Mixed - Trocadero, Paris, France - August 07, 2024. General view during the race as the Eiffel Tower is seen. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes

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  • What's on tonight at the Velo?

  • GB go for Bronze

  • What's coming up?

  • George Mills ADVANCES to 800m final despite hitting the deck

  • Jack Laugher and Jordan Houlden make men's 3m springboard diving final

  • Toby Roberts and Hamish McArthur into the boulder and lead final

  • George Mills: The French lad took me down!

  • Watch: Collision on the final straight in the men's 800m as Jacob Mills blows his top

  • Josh Kerr: There IS beef between me and Jakob Ingebrigtsen

  • What have we got on this morning?

  • Early smiles for Team GB – Cindy Sember feels 'ready for a medal'

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