Paris 2024 Olympics: Josh Kerr finishes first in his 1500m heat as the athletics gets underway with Dina Asher-Smith and Keely Hodgkinson to come – as Team GB are pipped to rowing gold

This is a painful outcome for Wynn-Griffiths and George, as in the final stretch, the Sinkovic brothers’ experience shone through, overtaking Team GB’s boat.

While a silver medal is commendable, having led for the majority of the race, this loss will indeed sting.

… with the Croatian pair also sensing an opportunity and moving closer to the leaders.

Romania is beginning to struggle, while Team GB maintains a half-length lead entering the final 500 meters.

They’re currently in front by three-quarters of a length! Will they manage to hold onto it until the end?

The duo of Ollie Wynn-Griffith and Tom George from Team GB is now in action.

They are favored today, starting off confidently in fifth place.

Could they become the first British pair since Pinsent and Redgrave to win gold?

At the 500 meter mark, they are currently in the lead and maintaining world record speed.

Our boys have moved into second place after their second dive, but the Chinese team remains dominant, currently eight points ahead. A spectacular failure from them is our only hope, but such outcomes are rare.

Chauffeur-driven javelin – why not?

Let’s hope Phryge, the Olympic mascot, was taken out first.

There’s moderately good news for followers of Team GB regarding the performance of the pair in diving.

Jack Laugher and Anthony Harding have made a solid start in the synchronised 3m diving event. They are currently joint third following the first of eight dives, trailing China and Italy. It’s very much a contest for the silver and bronze, with the Chinese already four points ahead and exhibiting an impressive lead.

The two-time World Champion and Team GB athletics team captain has begun his 1500m heat, effortlessly securing a place in the next round by finishing first among the competitors.

This sends a clear message of intent at Stade de France!

Last night marked the conclusion of two-time Olympic champion Murray’s unlikely tennis career, as he and Dan Evans were defeated in the men’s doubles by the American duo Tommy Paul and Taylor Fritz, who can expect a cold reception at Wimbledon 2025.

Murray, always at his best when representing his country, extended a note of thanks to Team GB fans for their continued support.

Team GB has confirmed that the swimmer, who received a Covid diagnosis on Monday following his silver medal performance in the 100m breaststroke, will sit out today’s heats.

That said, Peaty may still compete in the final on Saturday evening should Team GB qualify.

The first week has flown by, with numerous medals awarded and a remarkable array of unforgettable moments… and we’re just now getting the athletics underway.

But that begins today as we kick off track and field events, with a host of British athletes gearing up for their Olympic quests in Paris.

Let’s get started!