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Australia wins gold medal in Women’s Olympic 7s

Australia wins gold medal in Women’s Olympic 7s
Australia has won gold in the Women's Olympic 7s tournament.

Australia won gold in the Women's Olympic 7s tournament after beating New Zealand 24-17.

Elia Green who played a huge role in Australia's win is the first Australian of Fijian descent to win gold in the Olympics.

Australia was leading 10-5 at halftime.

Meanwhile the Fijiana 7s team has finished in eighth place after losing to Spain 21-0 in the 7th place play-off.

Spain controlled the game in both halves as the Fijiana players struggled to keep possession and made numerous mistakes on attack.

Spain led 14-0 at half time.

Canada finished off by winning the Bronze after defeating Great Britain 33-10.

The Men's 7s tournament will kick off at 2am tomorrow while Fiji will take on Brazil in their first pool games at 4.30am.

 

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