Olympics updates: Aussies make history with ‘momentous’ win
The Aussies have made history with a ‘momentous’ win at the Paris Olympics, doing something they’ve never been able to do before.
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The day’s action was all about the Matildas - who opened their campaign for an elusive medal with a 3-0 defeat against Germany.
Meanwhile Australia’s men’s sevens team made history by advancing to the Olympic medal matches for the first time ever.
Originally published as Olympics updates: Aussies make history with ‘momentous’ win
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