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Murray Wenzel

Longbottom's tribute sets Paris tone for golden tilt

Maurice Longbottom looks to the sky as he takes to the field for Australia's match with Kenya. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Maurice Longbottom made the most of being the first Olympian to grace the Stade de France turf.

The Australian rugby sevens star, back after a long lay-off due to calf issues, sprinted ahead of his teammates, looked to the sky, then headed for the Olympic rings on halfway.

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