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Paris Olympics 2024 LIVE updates: Day 6 - Montag claims bronze in race walk; Chalmers denies rival’s snub claim; Matildas, coach part ways; Kookaburras up against NZ in hockey
Athletics, golf and hockey will be the first events on display on day six in Paris, before we return to the pool early Friday morning where more gold medals are up for grabs.
- by Billie Eder, Greg Dundas and Marnie Vinall
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McKeown blitzes 200m backstroke heat
Aussie Kaylee McKeown blitzes her 200m backstroke heat in cruise control. © International Olympic Committee
Aussie scores bronze in 20km race walk
A jubilant Aussie Jemima Montag crosses the line for a bronze medal in the 20km race walk. © International Olympic Committee
Aussie rowers reflect after booking final spot
The eight-person Australian women's rowing team are through to the final and are building momentum. © International Olympic Committee
Wickham cashes in after video review
Kookaburras star Tom Wickham cheekily deflected Aran Zalewski's shot into the goal against New Zealand. © International Olympic Committee
Kiwi cops brutal blow in hockey clash
There was some early controversy in the Kookaburras' clash with New Zealand after an accidental collision. © International Olympic Committee
The hottest item at the Olympics is a chocolate muffin
On a quest to fuel himself with thousands of calories a day, Olympic swimmer Henrik Christiansen found an unexpected delight and shared it with the world.
- by Remy Tumin
Tony Gustavsson gone as Matildas coach
The Matildas will appoint a new coach following their disappointing early Olympics exit after parting ways with Tony Gustavsson. © International Olympic Committee
Commentators crack up over Brazilian walker's fiery reaction to judges
Brazilian Caio Bonfim wasn't a fan of the paddle-waving judges at the start of the men's 20km race walk. © International Olympic Committee
The science behind why Paris’ ‘slow pool’ is affecting our swimmers
Australia are winning gold, but few world records are being set. Paris’ unusually shallow pool might be to blame.
- by Liam Mannix
Athletics underway at Paris 2024 with men's 20km race walk
Athletics have officially started at Paris 2024 with the men's 20km race walk. © International Olympic Committee