Olympics 2024 LIVE: Athletics UNDERWAY at the Games, Jack Laugher goes for gold in diving, Leon Marchand eyeing record

  • Adam Peaty out

    Adam Peaty will not compete in the mixed 4x100m medley relay heats Team GB begin the defence of their Olympic title.

    Peaty was diagnosed with Covid-19 on Monday, just a day after winning Olympic silver in the 100m breaststroke.

    However, the Brit could still come in for the final on Saturday, should Team GB qualify.

    The 29-year-old could also compete in the men’s 4x100m medley relay which begins on Saturday.

  • More action to come

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    SunSport are in position at the magnificent aquatics centre - the only purpose-built venue for this Olympics.

    We are just moments away from the start of the men's 3m synchronised springboard diving - featuring Brits Jack Laugher and Anthony Harding.

    Can Laugher add to his three Olympics medals?

    His girlfriend Lois Toulson won bronze in the 10m version with Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix earlier this week, remember…

  • US win silver

    The US have bagged another medal, this time in the shooting event!

    Sagen Maddalena finished second in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions!.

  • Word from Paris

    Emma Wilson is hoping lightning doesn’t strike twice in the same place - after guaranteeing herself a second Olympic medal.

    Wilson, who took bronze in the windsurfing class in Tokyo, completed a stunning series in the replacement IQFoil event in Marseilles Marina.

    The Nottingham star, who had dominated throughout the four days of racing, ended with eight wins, two second places and three thirds in a truncated programme cut from the scheduled 20 heats to 14.

    It left Wilson top on 18 points, 31 clear of the field and ensured she goes straight through to the three boat medal race this afternoon, with nine sailors including Israeli rival Sharon Kantor battling to join her earlier in the day.

    But a similar exhibition at last year’s world championships ended with disappointment as Kantor snatched gold in the one-off decider.

    Wilson admitted: “It was so hard. I won 15 out of the 20 races and then I came second in the final race and you get a silver medal. That was definitely mentally the lowest point I was at in the winter.

    “Now I’ve guaranteed myself an Olympic medal that’s pretty cool. After that, it's a bit of luck. But the harder you work, the luckier you get and I’ve worked so hard.”

    Sam Sills will get the chance to sail for a medal today as well after finishing eighth in his IQFoil field, enough to earn a slot in the seven-man quarter-finals, where only the top two progress.

    The shifting and inconsistent winds caused problems all day, with the medal race in the men’s skiff abandoned after four of the five marks. It will be re-run today.

  • What's to come today

    Athletics is set to start at the Paris Olympics today.

    The first round of the women's 100m will take place at 10.50am with Brits Dina Asher-SMith and Daryll Neita aiming to reach the semi-finals.

    Keely Hodgkinson will make her bow at the Games in the women's 800m at 6.45pm.

    Team GB will also have Jack Laugher and Anthony Harding diving in the men's 3m synchro final at 10am.

    Emily Craig and Imogen Grant will go for gold in the lightweight doublesculls at 11.22am.

    Bryony Page will also be in the trampolining event and will be aiming for gold at 12.50pm.

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  • Murray makes subtle change

    Fans have spotted Andy Murray's subtle change to his X bio following his retirement from tennis.

    The British star finished his playing career after losing in the Men's doubles to the USA.

    He updated his bio on social media from "I play tennis" to "I played tennis".

  • Today Brit medal hopes

    Jack Laugher, Olympic champ in Rio, teams up with Anthony Harding for the 3m synchro diving (10am).

    It is the semi-finals and final (8.35pm) of the BMX racing with Beth Shriever and Kye Whyte both in contention. 

    Back-to-back world champion lightweight scullers Emily Craig and Imogen Grant can make amends for Tokyo heartache, missing a medal by 0.01 seconds, by winning gold (11.22am).

    Bryony Page will look for a medal in the women’s trampolining, too (12.50pm).

  • In case you missed it

    Simone Biles has added to her ever-growing legend with yet another Olympic gold.

    With one gold medal already to her name in Paris, the 27-year-old has been crowned the women's all-around champion, reclaiming the title she first won in Rio de Janeiro in 2016.

    Biles continued her dominant form from the team final on Thursday, leading for much of her latest triumph.

    Biles kickstarted her day on the first rotation with 15.766 on the vault - the best score of the day.

    She stumbled somewhat with a relatively low 13.733 on the bars.

    Thankfully for Biles, she bounced back in a big way on the balance beam with a 14.566.

    Before she secured the title on the floor with an outstanding floor routine, scoring 15.066.

  • Brits to watch on Friday

    In athletics, Dina Asher-Smith has her 100m heat (10.50am), Josh Kerr has his in the 1,500m (10.10am)

    Keely Hodgkinson’s 800m opener is at 6.45pm. 

    Adam Burgess, Joe Clarke, Mallory Franklin and Kimblery Woods have their time trials for the new kayak cross event (2.30pm).

    And it is the team jumping final of the equestrian at 1pm with Team GB in contention. 

  • Balding tears

    Clare Balding was reduced to tears after Andy Murray brought his tennis career to a close.

    Murray, 37, called time on his playing career on Thursday night after exiting the Men's Olympic Doubles tennis alongside Dan Evans.

    Murray had announced his intention to retire after the Paris games last month, and a straight sets loss to Team USA duo Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul pulled the curtain on his career.

    With the match broadcast live on the BBC, host Clare Balding was left in floods of tears after the event came to a close.

  • Typical response

    Andy Murray has now broken his silence on social media - in a style only he could.

    He's posted on X, saying:

  • More from Murray

    The Scot continued: “I knew the end was coming for the last few months. I was ready for it. I was emotional because it’s the last time I will play a competitive match.

    “I am genuinely happy just now. I am happy with how it has finished. I am glad I got to finish at the Olympics on my terms.

    “In times in the last few years that wasn’t a certainty. Even a few months ago, I was told when I first had a scan on my back, I wouldn’t be playing Wimbledon or the Olympics.

    “I feel also lucky that I got that opportunity to play here and have great matches, amazing memories.”

  • Andy Murray speaks

    The British icon has spoken to reporters - including SunSport's Rob Maul - in the mixed zone after his career came to a close.

    Murray says he feels 'good and happy' despite the disappointment of the quarter final loss.

    He said: “I feel good. I was disappointed with the result. For a set-and-a-half, I didn’t play well. Neither of us played at our best match.

    “I’m happy. It has been a good run here in my final tournament. It is not the perfect ending.

    “It would have been amazing to have won a medal. We gave it a good go. I feel good."

  • More on Murray

    Prime Minister, Keir Starmer has paid his own tribute, posting on X: "1 Davis Cup, 2 Olympic golds and 3 Grand Slams.

    "But more than that, thanks Andy Murray for two decades of phenomenal entertainment and sportsmanship.

    "A true British great."

  • Andy Murray's career over

    Playing partner Dan Evans broke down in tears and has since paid tribute to Andy Murray.

    Evans hopes Murray remains in the game in some capacity, claiming his fellow Brit a 'figurehead'.

    He said: Evans said: "It was disappointing for him. We didn't start well and it snowballed from there.

    "Super emotional wasn't it? I'm super proud of what we did but it is bittersweet.

    "It would have been nice to get through that match. It wasn't to be. It is a career to be proud of.

    "He's going to be missed for British tennis, and the world game. It's a figurehead who has gone.

    "I cannot imagine he will leave the sport. I hope he stays."

  • Women's 4x200m freestyle relay final

    It's gold for Australia! The warm favourites come out on top - but maybe not with the ease they imagined it would be.

    Katie Ledecky in the third leg for Team USA had them bang in contention at the final handover.

    But the Aussies kicked clear in the second 100m of the final leg to boot clear and win gold with an Olympic record.

    USA claim silver, China came home in 3rd. The Brits with a great performance to finish 5th from Lane 1.

  • Women's 4x200m freestyle relay final

    A big one here with Team GB and USA in action in this 4x200m freestyle relay final.

    Katie Ledecky chasing her 13th medal for USA here, after gold in yesterday's 1500m freestyle.

    That would be an American record for a female.

  • Men’s 200m individual medley semis

    Shock. Leon Marchand wins the second semi final, easing towards the finish to still win comfortably.

    A time of 1.56.31 in the process too. So he goes through in top spot across the two semis.

    Duncan Scott ends up third, though it's good news for Tom Dean who was sixth quickest and he'll line-up in tomorrow's final.

  • It's all over

    Andy Murray was in tears after his incredible career ended in defeat at the Olympics.

    The Paris crowd chanted the British legend's name following his quarter-final exit in the men's doubles.

    And the winning American pair declined to celebrate - as a mark of respect to the Scot's epic achievements in the game.

    Murray's partner Dan Evans shed more than a tear too after a 6-2 6-4 defeat.

  • Noise lifts

    Yep, you guessed it - France's golden boy has arrived.

    Leon Marchand is in this second semi final for the 200m individual medley.

    Putting my neck on the line here. I think he might win this semi final.

  • Men’s 200m individual medley semis

    Carson Foster clings on to win the first semi final, just holding off from the fast-finishing Duncan Scott.

    Tom Dean home in fourth which could be crucial. We'll see....

    Foster winning in 1:56.37, Scott with 1:56.49. Dean's time *should* be quick enough....

  • Men's 200m individual medley semis

    Doesn't sport let you compose yourself for two minutes!

    No, and it's the best way to deal with heartbreak.

    Back to the pool with Tom Dean and Duncan Scott in 200m individual medley action here.

    Carson Foster in here for Team USA.

    This is the first semi final with both eyeing a spot in the final.

  • Andy Murray's career comes to an end

    Team USA sit to allow Andy Murray to walk onto the court and take the crowd's adulation one final time.

    Dan Evans breaks down in tears watching him do so. I'm struggling to hold it together, too.

    It's not long before the tears come for Andy Murray, too. He points to the sky from the centre of the court.

    'Andy, Andy. Andy' the chant from the crowd.

  • Andy Murray's career comes to an end

    A typically fighting performance from the Scot.

    The American duo don't even celebrate as they recognise the magnitude of what's unfolded.

  • It's all over for Andy Murray!

    Andy Murray and Dan Evans have been beaten in two sets.

    It's the end of Andy Murray's tennis career.

    A British icon. A sporting hero. The greatest sportsman Britain has ever produced.