The wait continues for NZ's first Olympic medal after Sam Gaze finished 6th and another medal-less campaign for the eventing team. Video / Chereè Kinnear
Mountain bike cross country - Sam Gaze finishes sixth
Gazetrailed by 19 seconds after the first of eight laps, stuck in 16th as defending champion Tom Pidcock started to stretch the field. The Kiwi gradually worked his way inside the top 10, and after Pidcock sustained a puncture on the fourth lap, a minor medal seemed within reach.
Pidcock would eventually take gold amid a chorus of boos from home fans — upset with the favourite’s final-lap attack that cut off French silver medallist Victor Koretzky — while Gaze was forced to settle for sixth, 1m 30s off bronze.
Equestrian: Showjumping final - Tim Price sixth, NZ team eighth
Another medal-less campaign for the eventing team with Tim Price and Falco the best of the Kiwi trio finishing in sixth in the individual event. Clarke Johnstone was 18th while Jonelle Price finished 40th. German Michael Jung aboard Chipmunk FRH claimed a stunning third straight gold.
Great Britain won team gold beating hosts France with Japan taking bronze. New Zealand now haven’t won an equestrian medal in three straight Olympics with Mark Todd the last rider to claim an individual medal back in 2000.
Jonelle Price of New Zealand in action during the Event Jumping Teams Final. Photo / Photosport
Sailing: Men’s 49er crew remain in top spot
Everything seems to be going to plan for Isaac McHardie and William McKenzie in Marseille with another great day. They lead the field halfway through the regatta with two more victories overnight. They have just 14 net points, five clear of the Irish crew in second and 14 ahead of the third-placed crew from Spain. They have six more races before the medal race. A few more wins tomorrow and they could almost have a medal secured.
The women’s 49er crew of Jo Aleh and Molly Meech improved on a poor opening day with a ninth, 17th and an eighth today but still remain in 19th place of the 20 crews.
There was only enough wind for one race for the windfoiler men with Josh Armit finishing fourth. In the women’s Veerle Ten Have was 23rd and 15th to sit 21st after two races. The top 10 after 20 races make the quarter-finals.
Rugby Sevens - Black Ferns to play USA in semifinals
The New Zealand women’s team emulated the men’s side by claiming the top ranking after pool play following a 38-7 win over Fiji. They then thrashed China 55-5 in the quarter-finals to set up a semifinal against USA. Win that and New Zealand is guaranteed a medal tomorrow. But they’ll have eyes on a repeat gold.
Swimming - Erika Fairweather seventh in 200m freestyle
Fairweather reached another final finishing seventh from lane one. Australian Mollie O’Callaghan beat out teammate Ariane Titmus to deny her the 200m-400m double.
Tennis - Women’s doubles team out in first round
Erin Routliffe and Lulu Sun were defeated 6-2 6-3 by Italy’s Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini, ending New Zealand’s tennis hopes at Roland-Garros.
Novak Djokovic beat Rafael Nadal 6-1, 6-4 in the superstar clash in the men’s singles.
Shooting - Men’s trap qualification
Owen Robinson shot 71/75 from his opening three rounds to sit in 19th place with two rounds left to come tonight. Two shooters lead the way with just one missed target. The top six advance to the final.
