Welcome to day eight of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, where a stocktake of Australia’s medal haul reveals that we are on the brink of something quite remarkable. This could be our best Games ever. But for mining billionaire Gina Rinehart, the emotions will be mixed. Read on to see what you missed overnight.

The big story | The Olympics is such a blur of events and results that it can be hard to take in the bigger picture. Here it is: despite a few stutters along the way – disappointed divers, rowers, rugby players, triathletes and soccer stars – this is turning into an unexpectedly sensational Games for Australia.