Great Britain’s Nathan Hales made Olympic history with a gold medal in men’s trap shooting, setting a new Olympic record with a score of 48 out of 50. Hales, the current world record-holder, outshot China’s Qi Ying to claim the top prize. In a surprising turn of events, Sweden’s Rikard Levin-Andersson lost his third-place position due to nerves, allowing Jean Pierre Brol Cardenas of Guatemala to secure the bronze, the country’s first medal of the Games.
In other Olympic events, South Africa defeated Fiji in women’s rugby sevens, while Japan held a strong lead against Brazil. Team GB is set to compete in the placing 7-8 final, with more matches to follow later in the evening. The women’s judo saw a major upset as the reigning champion, Clarisse Agbegnenou, was defeated in the semi-finals.
Men’s football also delivered surprises, with Spain losing to Egypt and Canada upsetting Australia in the women’s rugby sevens. British tennis player Jack Draper criticized the organizers for providing hot water instead of cool water in an effort to be more eco-friendly.
Additionally, world champion BMX freestyler Kieran Reilly qualified at the top of his qualifier, and other exciting events are unfolding throughout the day. Despite facing disappointment in not advancing to the final, BMX rider Charlotte Worthington expressed pride in representing her country and encouraged others to participate in sports.
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