There was no Australian gold rush on day 14, but it didn’t matter.

Maddison Keeney held her nerve and her form to nail her dives when she had to and became the first Australian diver to win a medal (silver) in the 3m springboard at an Olympics.

Matthew Richardson showed speed and power in the men’s sprint competition, but ran into a velodrome great in Dutch rider Harrie Havreysen.

Tom Green and Jean van der Westhuyzen could not repeat their golden moment from Tokyo (in the men’s K2 1000) in the K2 500 in Paris, taking what they termed a “dirty gold” in winning bronze.

But the strength and stamina it takes to get onto the Olympic podium in two successive Games is impressive, and they acknowledged afterwards that “winning an Olympic medal is so special” — a fact we sometimes take for granted when we get used to the top step of the podium in a very successful Games.

This is my last contribution to the sport blog for these Olympics. I’ll be back bright and early on Monday morning to bring you the Closing Ceremony.

In the meantime, there are two full days of competition left, and we will have a full crew to bring you all the top moments and stories, plus maybe some reminiscing over highlights as these Games come to a close.

For now, on behalf of everyone who has brought you all the action, thank you for joining us, taking part with your questions and comments and I wish you a very good morning!