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In pictures: New Zealand athletes in action at Paris Olympics, day eight

09:39 am on 4 August 2024
Germany's Nils Politt (C) cycles with the pack of riders (peloton) past the Eiffel Tower at the start of the men's cycling road race during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, on August 3, 2024. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP)

The men's road race gets underway near the Eiffel Tower. Photo: AFP/ODD ANDERSEN

A silver medal for retiring Olympian Emma Twigg was among the highlights of day eight of the Games.

Here are some of the best photos.

Netherlands' gold medallist Karolien Florijn (L) and New Zealand's silver medallist Emma Twigg celebrate after the women's single sculls final rowing competition at Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Centre in Vaires-sur-Marne during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on August 3, 2024. (Photo by Olivier MORIN / AFP)

Emma Twigg rushes to embrace Karolien Florijn after the Dutch rower pipped her to the finish line in the women's single sculls final. Photo: AFP/OLIVIER MORIN

New Zealand's silver medallists Emma Twigg reacts after competing in the women's single sculls final rowing competition at Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Centre in Vaires-sur-Marne during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on August 3, 2024. (Photo by Olivier MORIN / AFP)

Emma Twigg has a quiet moment after her silver medal-winning performance in the women's single sculls. Photo: AFP/OLIVIER MORIN

Emma Twigg chats to Karolien Florijn after the race. Photo: AFP/OLIVIER MORIN

Emma Twigg and bronze medallist Viktorija Senkute, of Lithuania, hold Karolien Florijn aloft on the winner's podium. Photo: AFP/BERTRAND GUAY

Josh Armit in the men's windsurfing semifinal. Photo: Phil Walter/Getty Images

Veerle ten Have in the women's windsurfing semifinal. Photo: Phil Walter/Getty Images

Ryan Fox tees off on the 14th hole during day three of the men's individual golf tournament. Photo: Getty Images/Andrew Redington

The peloton in the men's road race approaches the Palace of Versailles. Photo: AFP/TIM DE WAELE