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.

Australia players celebrate winning the men's quarter final rugby sevens match between Australia and USA during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis on July 25, 2024. (Photo by CARL DE SOUZA / AFP)

Thanks for following news.com.au’s live coverage of the second day of action at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

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