Australian legend Lauren Jackson has won her fifth Olympic medal after the Opals beat Belgium 85-81 to clinch bronze.

While it wasn’t the gold medal that has eluded the Opals, it was their first medal since winning bronze in 2012 and the sixth in their history.

Jackson, who at 43 was competing in her fifth Games, ends her Olympic career with her fifth medal after winning three silvers, as well as the bronze in 2012.

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The Aussie great didn’t see any minutes but will still leave with another medal.

Very little separated both sides throughout the thrilling clash with just three points in it with 30 seconds remaining.

The Opals produced a brilliant defensive stand in the dying stages before captain Tess Madgen nailed two clutch free throws to all but seal the win.

Ezi Magbegor was instrumental for the Opals with a stunning 30-point haul, while Sami Whitcomb and Alanna Smith were also prominent.

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