With forty laps to go in the points race Thomas had gone into the overall lead but the top three were separated by just four points.

Netherlands came from 9-6 down to stop United States from winning a water polo medal, the first time since the event made the Olympics.

The other semi final was something of a classic, Germany winning 3-2 despite India creating a greater number of chances.

The lead would begin to close and after looking like they were running out of water, Britain was able to steal the gold by 0.15. 

United States  ? 41 32 China ? 40 41 32 China 🇨🇳 39 32 18 GB 🇬🇧 25 26 23 France 🇫🇷 23 21 33

206 countries are competing in the Paris Olympics. Some nations will expect to take home 100 medals whilst others will be happy with one.

Keirin is the sprint event that most lends itself to a shock. It showed itself to be a hard track to overtake with its long turns.

Germany has a particular hold over this event, having won nine of the last ten renewals and eleven of the last thirteen World Championships.

Netherlands have dominated, winning three of the last four, losing the other by penalty shootout and winning the last three World Cups.

South Korea has won five of the last six Olympic competitions. They have the most strength in depth

This feels destined to be a France v Denmark final. It has been at the last two Olympics. However, they are playing in the same group

Great Britain has really bounced back to form in recent years at this event but the start to 2024 has been a bit of a concern.

This does feel like quite an open tournament. Overall I do think Italy and Spain have been the strongest.

France is the reigning Olympic champions and will be buoyed by home support. They’ve also won the 2022 and 2024 Nations League

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There, they came up against China who had overcome Brazil, winning 3-2 in the shock of the tournament.

In the semi-finals, the Netherlands beat Germany after an epic 14-shot penalty shootout. Great Britain joined them in the final

France beat Sweden 29-27 to set a final with Russia beating Norway 27-26.

Russia would lead the semi-final 7-6 at half time but the United States would rebound 15-11.

Kristian Blummenfelt (Norway) injected his own turn of pace and separated into a group of three with Yee and Hayden Wilde