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And the first gold medal of the day goes to…

Count me in for the speedwalking! Given how I speed past the slowpokes on the streets of London, I’d surely bag a medal.

Spain takes the first gold of the day, though it was accomplished with a leisurely pace.

Maria Perez and Alvaro Martin are seen celebrating their victory in the marathon mixed relay race walk. That’s a moment you’ll remember.

Spain's Maria Perez and Alvaro Martin celebrate after winning the gold medal in the marathon race walk relay mixed at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, August 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)

Watch: Hurdles no match for Cindy Sember

Here’s a look at Cindy Sember’s race from earlier. Future hurdle stars, pay attention!

Despite a slow beginning, the athlete from Michigan has found her rhythm.

Having placed fourth in the 100m hurdles at Rio 2016, she returns stronger than ever.

Good start in the diving

There’s plenty to feel positive about in the men’s 3m springboard diving.

After two dives, Jack Laugher is in fifth place while Jordan Houlden (featured) sits in seventh. Three divers have already completed three dives, giving them a scoring edge. The top twelve will advance to the final, and things are looking good.

Paris 2024 Olympics - Diving - Men's 3m Springboard Semifinal - Aquatics Centre, Saint-Denis, France - August 07, 2024. Jordan Christopher Houlden of Britain in action. REUTERS/Hannah Mckay

Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix shares heartfelt message on Instagram

Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix was emotional after finishing sixth in the 10m platform event and bravely opened up about a dark time three years ago when she felt she ‘did not want to be alive’.

She is an inspiration to many, as highlighted by her father, celebrity chef Fred Sirieix, and is also a bronze medalist alongside Lois Toulson.

Now, she’s shared a full and emotional message on Instagram. It’s a profound journey.

What’s on the agenda this morning?

We’ve got a diverse lineup today across several sports.

  • Women’s golf – Charley Hull and Georgia Hall
  • Men’s 3m diving springboard semi-final – Jack Laugher and Jordan Houlden
  • Men’s boulder and lead semi-final – Hamish McArthur and Toby Roberts
  • Men’s 5000m round one – Sam Atkin, Patrick Dever, and George Mills
  • Men’s 800m round one – Max Burgin, Elliot Giles, and Ben Pattison
Britain's Charley Hull competes in round 1 of women's individual stroke play during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Le Golf National, Guyancourt, south-west of Paris on August 7, 2024. (Photo by Emmanuel DUNAND / AFP) (Photo by EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP via Getty Images)

Paris 2024 Olympics - Diving - Men's 3m Springboard Preliminary - Aquatics Centre, Saint-Denis, France - August 06, 2024. Jack Laugher of Britain in action. REUTERS/Leah Millis

Hamish McArthur of Britain competes in the men's boulder and lead sport climbing at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Le Bourget, France. (AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi)

TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 30: Sam Atkin of Team Great Britain in the Men's 10,000 meters Final at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JUNE 30: Elliot Giles of Team Birchfield Harriers competes in Men's 800 Metres Final during the UK Athletics Championships 2024 in Manchester. (Photo by Gary Oakley/Getty Images)

Olympics Breakfast Briefing with SIR STEVE REDGRAVE

Feeling overwhelmed by the countless events? Let Sir Steve Redgrave be your compass.

In the latest edition of his Olympics Breakfast Briefing, which has become a staple over the last couple of weeks, Redgrave shares insights on the highs and lows of the day for Team GB and gives us a preview of today’s action.

Early smiles for Team GB – Cindy Sember feels ‘ready for a medal’

Cindy Sember secured second place in her women’s 100m hurdles heat with a time of 12.72 seconds, signaling a promising start to her day as she advances to the semi-finals.

‘I felt great. I still have more to give, but it was helpful to shake off the nerves. I’m grateful to be here, feeling healthy,’ she told BBC Sport.

‘I’m ready for a medal. I know I can do it. With God’s grace, I’ll be fine.’

Great Britain's Cindy Sember after the Women's 100m Hurdles at the Stade de France, August 7, 2024. PA Photo. Photo credit: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

Good morning

Welcome to Mail Sport’s live coverage of day 12 at the Olympics.

We have several medal contenders today, climaxing with Matthew Hudson-Smith in the men’s 400m final. Stay tuned for all the action and updates right here on Mail Sport.

Paris 2024 Olympics - Athletics - Marathon Race Walk Relay Mixed - Trocadero, Paris, France - August 07, 2024. Spectators view the race with the Eiffel Tower in view. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes



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