Thursday, September 19, 2024

Paris 2024 Olympics: What is happening on day 11 at the Olympics?

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Another day at the Paris Olympics and another day of medal opportunities for Team Ireland competitors.

Among the highlights on Tuesday are boxer Kellie Harrington’s bid for a second gold medal at successive Games and Daniel Coyle and Shane Sweetnam taking part in the showjumping individual final.

Harrington will attempt to retain her Olympic title and change her guaranteed silver medal into gold when she faces top seed Wenlu Yang of China in the 60kg lightweight division final at 22:06 BST.

For the 34-year-old, it is set to be her final international contest after a distinguished career.

The Dubliner showed up impressive form in her semi-final to defeat second seed Beatriz Ferreira and more of the same will likely be required if she is to strike gold at the Roland-Garros Stadium.

Earlier in the day, from 09:00 BST, Team Ireland showjumpers Sweetnam and Coyle will chase showjumping medals at Chateau de Versailles.

Both produced superb clear rounds to occupy second and third positions in the qualifying competition on Monday.

Riding James Kann Cruz, Cork man Sweetnam went clear in 73.35 seconds while county Longonderry man Coyle, riding Legacy, clocked a time of 73.64.

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