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Olympians miss out on medals

Aug 1, 2021 11:57 By radiokerrysport
Olympians miss out on medals
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Ireland have been unable to add to their medal haul this morning at the Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Most recently, Rhys McClenaghan finished in 7th place in the Pommel Horse gymnastics final.

The Antrim 22 year old had been deemed a medal contender, but fell during his routine, which ruled him out of the podium places.

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Great Britain's Max Whitlock took the gold, ahead of Chinese Taipei and hosts Japan.

In the boxing ring, Belfast featherweight Kurt Walker suffered a quarter final defeat to the USA's Duke Ragan.

The 26-year-old was beaten by split decision against his American opponent, after a nailbiting three rounds.

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Meanwhile Aidan Walsh was forced to withdraw from his semi final due to injury, meaning he will finish with a bronze medal.

On the golf course, Rory McIlroy came within inches of a bronze medal, losing out in a seven-way third-place playoff.

C.T Pan of Chinese Taipei was the eventual bronze medalist, while American Xander Schauffele claimed gold, ahead of Slovakia's Rory Sabbatini in silver.

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Shane Lowry never got going on day 4, ending the week in a tie for 22nd on 10 under par.

Ireland's Thomas Barr has missed out on a place in the final of the 400 metre hurdles at the Olympic Games in Tokyo.

The Waterford sprinter ran the second fastest time of his career to finish 4th in his semi final.

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His time of 48.26 was also his quickest of the year, however it was not enough for him to reach the final.

Michelle Finn and Eilish Flanagan failed to progress to the final of the women’s 3000m steeplechase.

In equestrian sport, Ireland's eventing team lie 8th overall heading into tomorrow's final day of showjumping.

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Ireland have a score of 161 penalties after today's cross country action, with Team GB in the gold position on 78.30.

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