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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Martin Farrer

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Nina Kennedy after winning pole vault gold in Paris and Australia’s 18th overall.
Nina Kennedy after winning pole vault gold in Paris and Australia’s 18th overall. Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

Morning everyone.

Wednesday will go down as one of the greatest days in Australia’s Olympics history, as Matt Wearn, Keegan Palmer, the men’s track cycling pursuit team and Nina Kennedy all won gold. The six-medal haul (including two bronze) was easily Australia’s best for a single Olympic day – and it took the team to a total of 18 gold medals, 12 silvers and 11 bronze, a total of 41 and the best return in the country’s history.

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