In Rowing the Irish crew of Philip Doyle and Daire Lynch have booked their place in the final of the Men’s Double Sculls (M2x) on Thursday (Aug 1st) after impressively winning their final this morning.

“We knew we were in a good position coming in, but you don’t really know where other countries are at, and like we didn’t win a single race until Worlds last year, so we’re showing good signs, I suppose, that we’ve timed it, fairly well,” said Lynch.

“Obviously, the last block before we came here was probably our best one yet, so hopefully, we can just bring that into the final now.”

The Women’s Double (W2x) of Alison Bergin and Zoe Hyde missed out on a place in their final when they placed fifth in their semi-final and will finish their Games contesting the B final (7-12 placings) on Aug 1st. The Irish Women’s Four (W4-) will also race in the B final of their event on the same day after they were fourth in their repechage this morning; only the top two finishers made the final.

The Women’s Rugby Sevens lost to France but will take comfort from an opportunity to face Team GB once again at 5:00 PM this evening to determine the 7th and 8th placings. GB lost to China by four points this afternoon, while Ireland lost 19-7 to the host nation.

In a major upset Australia lost to Canada who had beaten France in the Quarter Final and will now face New Zealand this evening in the Gold Medal match.

Olympic debutant Jenny Lehane from Meath, who only took up boxing at the age of 20, was beaten 5-0 by China’s Yuan Chang in the last 16 of the Bantamweight division (54kg).

“It was just an incredible experience overall to come out to such a huge crowd. I’ve never fought in front of as many people before in my life and in such an amazing venue,” she said.

“Hearing so much support from the crowd was just incredible, and I’ll be forever grateful for that experience alone.”

“All my crazy family were there. They all came over to support me here, and I know there was loads of support from my home town of Ashbourne and the school I worked in (St Mary’s), where I know the kids looked up to me. So I hope I have inspired a few more to follow their dreams.”

The Irish Men’s Hockey team were beaten 2-0 by India in their third pool match at these Games, in searing hot conditions at the Stade Yves-du-Monoir.

At Versailles, Abigail Lyle made her Olympic debut in the Dressage Individual Grand Prix on board Giraldo and scored well with a 69.441%, but unfortunately, it was not enough to progress as one of the 18 to make the final.

Here is a look at what is coming up for the rest of the evening

 

SCHEDULE DAY 4 – Tuesday 30th July 2024

(All times listed are Irish times – Paris is one hour ahead)

16:00 Team Gymnastics featuring Simone Biles

17:00 Women’s Rugby Sevens, final placing match Ireland Vs GB

16:10 Canoe Slalom, Women’s C1 2nd run, Michaela Corcoran

16:30 Sailing, Men’s Skiff, Race 8, Robert Dickson and Seán Waddilove

16:30 Badminton, Women’s Singles, Rachael Darragh V Jenjira Stadelmann (SUI)

17:00 Women’s Rugby Sevens, 7th 8th placing match Ireland Vs GB

17:10 Canoe Slalom, Men’s K1 2nd run, Noel Hendrick

17:19 Sailing, Men’s Skiff, Race 9, Robert Dickson and Seán Waddilove

18:45 Rugby Sevens Women’s Gold Medal Match Canada Vs New Zealand

20:02 Swimming, Men’s 800m Freestyle final, Daniel Wiffen

 

 

 

 

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