Opals secure first Olympic medal in 12 years
The Opals celebrated their return to the Olympic podium after securing a bronze medal in a tight match against Belgium. The final score was 85 to 81, with Australia clinching the victory in the dying minutes. The match saw 24-year-old Ezi Magbegor play a pivotal role, scoring 30 points and securing 13 rebounds. This win marks the Australian women's basketball team's first medal in 12 years, with their last podium finish at the London Games in 2012. The Opals' journey to bronze was marked by resilience. An early loss to Nigeria set them back, but they rallied through the competition to finish strongly. The achievement was especially significant given their previous near-misses at the Rio and Tokyo Games. Team members expressed immense satisfaction and relief, describing the victory as "so sweet" and a long time coming. Cyclist Matt Glaetzer also tasted Olympic success, earning his first individual medal after four Olympic appearances. In a dramatic race, Glaetzer avoided a crash involving three other riders to claim the bronze medal. He credited his win to luck and divine intervention. His teammate Matt Richardson added to Australia's medal tally with a silver, making this one of the country's most successful games.
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The 2024 Summer Olympics are underway in Paris, with competition lasting until mid-August.