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Olympics 2024: Black Ferns, men's triathlon go for gold on Day 5

04:50 am on 31 July 2024

Michaela Blyde scores a try during the Black Ferns' 24-12 semi-final win against the US. Photo: CARL DE SOUZA

Black Ferns, rugby sevens, 5.45am

Can New Zealand finally break its medal drought at the 2024 Paris Olympics? Tune in to our live coverage from 5.45am as the Black Ferns take on Canada in the rugby sevens gold medal match.

Earlier, the Black Ferns beat the United States 24-12, running in four tries to one.

Canada caused a boilover at Stade de France, beating Australia 21-12 in the second semifinal.

Finn Butcher is set to race in the men's K1 kayak slalom. Photo: PHOTOSPORT

Finn Butcher, kayak slalom, 2am

Finn Butcher is competing in the men's K1, with his first run 2am and second run at 4.10am.

Earlier, the Alexandra paddler likened kayak cross to backyard bullrush and said a no-fear attitude was helpful.

"We just love to get stuck into it, I suppose, not afraid to rip in and put your body on the line."

Can the NZ men's hockey team advance from group play? Photo: AFP / Jasper Jacobs

Black Sticks, men's hockey, 3am

On Monday, NZ lost to Belgium 2-1 in their "pool of death" match.

They will need to beat Argentina, who sit three spaces ahead of the Black Sticks on the world rankings.

All Whites, men's football, 5am

The All Whites face a Herculean task in their third Group A match, taking on France at Marseille Stadium.

Triathlon, women's from 6pm; men's from 8.45pm

Provided the Seine's water quality passes the pollution test, Ainsley Thorpe and Nicole van der Kaay start in the women's triathlon at 6pm.

But all eyes will be on the men's race from 8.45pm, where NZ has a genuine medal prospect in Hayden Wilde.

Jackie Kiddle and Shannon Cox are in the lightweight double sculls semi-final. Photo: PHOTOSPORT

Rowing, men's coxless pairs and women's lightweight double sculls from 8.30pm

After a successful day on the water on Day 4, New Zealand's rowing team are hoping to continue their advance through the competition.

The men's coxless pair of Phillip Wilson and Daniel Williamson are in the semi-final just after 8.30pm.

Meanwhile, Jackie Kiddle and Shannon Cox go in the women's lightweight double sculls semi-final around 9.30pm.

Kane Follows is in the heats of the 200m backstroke. Photo: photosport

Kane Follows, 200m backstroke heats, 9pm

Kane Follows aims to progress in the men's 200m backstroke competition as he swims in his heat heats from 9pm.

Jo Aleh and Molly Meech competing in Marseille. Photo: NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP

Jo Aleh and Molly Meech, women's 49er FX sailing, 10.15pm

Flagbearer Jo Aleh is a two-time Olympic medallist, having won gold at London 2012 and silver at Rio 2016 alongside crew mate Polly Powrie.

Aleh has since teamed up with Rio silver medallist Molly Meech, with the pair set to compete in the 49er FX.

These Games mark a return to top-level sailing for Aleh, who took five years off after Rio to focus on coaching.