Here we go, the final day. Not long until depression hits. But truth be told, it already has.
Day 15 was a mixed bag. Silver to Jessica Hull in the 1500m final. And the Stingers in the water polo, putting in a gallant effort against Spain. No medals in the golf, diving, weightlifting, and javelin despite being in contention.
Some of my highlights yesterday were the Brazilian girls getting bronze in the volleyball, the amazing finish to the men’s 4x400m relay, and Netherlands incredible heroics late in the bronze medal water polo match. I didn’t see enough of the team all-around rhythmic gymnastics, but will catch a replay as I’m sure it was a highlight.
Day 16 highlights:
We have 3 women in the marathon, Georgia Baker in the women’s omnium, Glaetzer/Richardson in the men’s Keirin, and the Opals going for bronze in the basketball.
Obviously everything is for gold. Women’s volleyball, USA vs Italy, so excited. Of course the water polo has come down to Croatia and Serbia. Women’s basketball a replay of the men’s gold, with the same result no doubt. And go anyone vs Japan, we want to hang onto 3rd!
Day 15 was a mixed bag. Silver to Jessica Hull in the 1500m final. And the Stingers in the water polo, putting in a gallant effort against Spain. No medals in the golf, diving, weightlifting, and javelin despite being in contention.
Some of my highlights yesterday were the Brazilian girls getting bronze in the volleyball, the amazing finish to the men’s 4x400m relay, and Netherlands incredible heroics late in the bronze medal water polo match. I didn’t see enough of the team all-around rhythmic gymnastics, but will catch a replay as I’m sure it was a highlight.
Day 16 highlights:
We have 3 women in the marathon, Georgia Baker in the women’s omnium, Glaetzer/Richardson in the men’s Keirin, and the Opals going for bronze in the basketball.
Obviously everything is for gold. Women’s volleyball, USA vs Italy, so excited. Of course the water polo has come down to Croatia and Serbia. Women’s basketball a replay of the men’s gold, with the same result no doubt. And go anyone vs Japan, we want to hang onto 3rd!
- 3:30: Athletics - Women’s marathon
- 5:00: Handball - Men’s bronze match Spain vs Slovenia
- 7:00: Cycling begins
- 7:00: Modern pentathlon - Women’s final
- 7:30: Basketball - Women’s bronze match Australia vs Belgium
- 9:00: Volleyball - Women’s gold match USA vs Italy
- 9:30: Handball - Men’s gold match Germany vs Denmark
- 10:00: Water polo - Men’s gold match Croatia vs Serbia
- 11:30: Basketball - Women’s gold match USA vs France
- 5:00 - Closing ceremony
