Good afternoon and welcome along to day three of the 2016 Olympic Games.
It’s a busy day for the Irish with plenty of action to look forward to across equestrian, rowing, boxing and sailing. Here’s the line-up:
Equestrian:
Three-day eventing (Cross Country)
Padraig McCarthy 2.09pm
Clare Abbott 3.21pm
Jonty Evans 4.47pm
Mark Kyle 6.03pm
Ireland are currently fifth in the team event after the dressage.
Rowing:
Sinead Jennings and Claire Lambe (Lightweight double sculls) 3.30pm
Gary O’Donovan and Paul O’Donovan (Lightweight double sculls) 3.50pm
Boxing:
Paddy Barnes v Samuel Carmona Heredia (light flyweight) 3.45pm
Sailing:
Annalise Murphy (Laser radial class) 5.05pm
Finn Lynch (Laser class) 5.15pm
8 Aug 2016
2:07PM
Padraig McCarthy is about to go on Simon Porlpe in the three-day eventing
The first member of Team Ireland in action today is Padraig McCarthy as he goes in the Cross County equestrian. The 39-year-old is in 26th position after the dressage yesterday.
8 Aug 2016
2:21PM
Disaster for Padraig McCarthy!
That’s so disappointing. Ireland’s hopes in the team event have been dealt a huge blow as McCarthy and Simon Porloe fall in the Cross County equestrian. Both the horse and rider appear to be ok, thankfully.
Pádraig Harrington will begin his Olympic campaign alongside Italy’s Matteo Manassero and Danny Lee of New Zealand on Thursday morning.
The 44-year-old, who arrived in the Athletes’ Village this morning, will be in the second group out at 11.41am Irish time (7.41 local) as the sport returns to the Games for the first time in 112 years.
Sinead Jennings and Claire Lambe take to the water in the Women's Lightweight Double Sculls
Following the cancellation of yesterday’s rowing action at the Lagoa, Ireland’s pairing of Sinead Jennings and Claire Lambe are ready to go in the Women’s Lightweight Double Sculls.
They go in Lane 5 of the third heat, with the top two finishers advancing to the semi-finals.
8 Aug 2016
3:39PM
Sinead Jennings and Claire Lambe qualify for Olympic semi-final
A fine performance from Ireland’s pair as they finish second in Heat 3 to advance to the Women’s Lightweight Double Sculls semi-finals, which take place on Wednesday.
8 Aug 2016
3:44PM
Paddy Barnes is about to take to the ring in the Men's 49kg light flyweight
Time for Paddy Barnes’ boxing to do the talking as takes to the ring at the Riocentro exhibition centre in the next few minutes.
The 2008 and 2012 bronze medallist opens his Olympic campaign against Spain’s Samuel Carmona Heredia.
8 Aug 2016
3:49PM
Gary and Paul O’Donovan take to the water in the Men's Lightweight Double Sculls
What a moment for Cork brothers Gary and Paul O’Donovan. They’re preparing to go in Heat 1 of the Men’s Lightweight Double Sculls.
Once again, it’s the top two through to the semi-finals. They’re up against Germany, Turkey, Denmark and Italy.
8 Aug 2016
3:59PM
Gary and Paul O'Donovan win heat to advance to Olympic semi-final
What a performance from the Cork brothers! They were forced to dig deep but in the end the O’Donovan’s advance through as heat winners.
Paddy Barnes LOSES! The Belfast boxer defeated on a split decision to Samuel Heredia Carmona. That’s a huge shock.
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8 Aug 2016
4:10PM
Paddy Barnes' Olympic campaign is over
One of Ireland’s leading medal hopes goes crashing out at the first hurdle. That one could have gone either way but unfortunately it didn’t go Barnes’ as the Canadian and Uzkeistani scored it in his opponent’s favour.
In the RTÉ studio, Michael Carruth says Barnes looked tired after just three minutes.
Jonty Evans has Cooley Rorke's Drift ready to go in the cross-country
The three-day Eventing continues to canter along and Evans, ninth after yesterday’s dressage, will take on the course at 16.47.
8 Aug 2016
4:49PM
Annalise Murphy is about to set off in her second Olympics
The Dubliner, fourth at London 2012, will hope to see the benefit of a lot of recon work done in Rio this year. Her Laser Radial class sailing gets under way at 17.05.
8 Aug 2016
5:05PM
Carlow's Finn Lynch is ready to rock in the men's Laser class
The 20-year-old will set off on the Rio waters for his race at 17.15.
8 Aug 2016
5:21PM
Clear round for Jonty Evans
Just what Ireland needed, Evans notches a clear cross country round in 22.80 with Cooley Rorke’s Drift to sustain his challenge.
8 Aug 2016
5:49PM
Mark Kyle and Jemilla saddled up for cross country
Ireland’s final rider in the cross country today will set off at 18.03. Kyle was 45th after yesterday’s dressage.
8 Aug 2016
5:51PM
Good start for Murphy!
Annalise Murphy is seventh at the first marker in her delayed Laser Radial race.
In the men’s Laser race, Finn Lynch reached the marker in 13th.
8 Aug 2016
6:15PM
Annalise Murphy leading her opening Laser Radial race
Murphy has gone from strength to strength on a course where wind has caused others many problems. She LEADS China’s Lijia Xu by 13 seconds.
8 Aug 2016
6:25PM
Annalise Murphy wins Race 1 in the Laser Radial class
The Dubliner grabbed the lead and held it in impressive fashion. Plenty more races to go.
8 Aug 2016
7:07PM
Annalise Murphy leading Race 2
This is like London 2012 all over again for the Irish sailor. Long way to go still.
8 Aug 2016
7:39PM
Annalise Murphy back in the pack
The Irish athlete has fallen back big time as they head for the fourth mark.
8 Aug 2016
7:43PM
Annalise up to 14th from 16th position
After the Brazilian competitor incurred a penalty, Murphy’s clawed back a couple of spots.
8 Aug 2016
7:45PM
Finn Lynch takes 28th in his second race
Finn Lynch followed up his 15th-placed finish in race 1 of Men’s Laser Class with a 28th-place in race 2. The Carlow man is now 21st out of 46 overall.
8 Aug 2016
7:52PM
Annalise Murphy takes 14th in Race 2 and ends first day in fourth overall
Not a bad day’s work for the Irish sailor then. She’ll be happy with that.
Rio 2016 liveblog: Day 3
Good afternoon and welcome along to day three of the 2016 Olympic Games.
It’s a busy day for the Irish with plenty of action to look forward to across equestrian, rowing, boxing and sailing. Here’s the line-up:
Equestrian:
Three-day eventing (Cross Country)
Ireland are currently fifth in the team event after the dressage.
Rowing:
Boxing:
Sailing:
The first member of Team Ireland in action today is Padraig McCarthy as he goes in the Cross County equestrian. The 39-year-old is in 26th position after the dressage yesterday.
That’s so disappointing. Ireland’s hopes in the team event have been dealt a huge blow as McCarthy and Simon Porloe fall in the Cross County equestrian. Both the horse and rider appear to be ok, thankfully.
The moment Padraig McCarthy won’t want to see again.
Click here to watch video
Pádraig Harrington will begin his Olympic campaign alongside Italy’s Matteo Manassero and Danny Lee of New Zealand on Thursday morning.
The 44-year-old, who arrived in the Athletes’ Village this morning, will be in the second group out at 11.41am Irish time (7.41 local) as the sport returns to the Games for the first time in 112 years.
The draw was released this afternoon.
Clare Abbott is next up on Euro Prince, and there is a lot of pressure on her after Padraig McCarthy was eliminated following a fall.
Abbott is 29th in the standings after yesterday’s dressage but Ireland, starting the day fifth in the team event, still harbour hopes of a medal.
The Cross Country course is, however, causing plenty of problems.
Following the cancellation of yesterday’s rowing action at the Lagoa, Ireland’s pairing of Sinead Jennings and Claire Lambe are ready to go in the Women’s Lightweight Double Sculls.
They go in Lane 5 of the third heat, with the top two finishers advancing to the semi-finals.
A fine performance from Ireland’s pair as they finish second in Heat 3 to advance to the Women’s Lightweight Double Sculls semi-finals, which take place on Wednesday.
Time for Paddy Barnes’ boxing to do the talking as takes to the ring at the Riocentro exhibition centre in the next few minutes.
The 2008 and 2012 bronze medallist opens his Olympic campaign against Spain’s Samuel Carmona Heredia.
What a moment for Cork brothers Gary and Paul O’Donovan. They’re preparing to go in Heat 1 of the Men’s Lightweight Double Sculls.
Once again, it’s the top two through to the semi-finals. They’re up against Germany, Turkey, Denmark and Italy.
What a performance from the Cork brothers! They were forced to dig deep but in the end the O’Donovan’s advance through as heat winners.
Paddy Barnes LOSES! The Belfast boxer defeated on a split decision to Samuel Heredia Carmona. That’s a huge shock.
One of Ireland’s leading medal hopes goes crashing out at the first hurdle. That one could have gone either way but unfortunately it didn’t go Barnes’ as the Canadian and Uzkeistani scored it in his opponent’s favour.
In the RTÉ studio, Michael Carruth says Barnes looked tired after just three minutes.
Full report here.
The three-day Eventing continues to canter along and Evans, ninth after yesterday’s dressage, will take on the course at 16.47.
The Dubliner, fourth at London 2012, will hope to see the benefit of a lot of recon work done in Rio this year. Her Laser Radial class sailing gets under way at 17.05.
The 20-year-old will set off on the Rio waters for his race at 17.15.
Just what Ireland needed, Evans notches a clear cross country round in 22.80 with Cooley Rorke’s Drift to sustain his challenge.
Ireland’s final rider in the cross country today will set off at 18.03. Kyle was 45th after yesterday’s dressage.
Annalise Murphy is seventh at the first marker in her delayed Laser Radial race.
In the men’s Laser race, Finn Lynch reached the marker in 13th.
Murphy has gone from strength to strength on a course where wind has caused others many problems. She LEADS China’s Lijia Xu by 13 seconds.
The Dubliner grabbed the lead and held it in impressive fashion. Plenty more races to go.
This is like London 2012 all over again for the Irish sailor. Long way to go still.
The Irish athlete has fallen back big time as they head for the fourth mark.
After the Brazilian competitor incurred a penalty, Murphy’s clawed back a couple of spots.
Finn Lynch followed up his 15th-placed finish in race 1 of Men’s Laser Class with a 28th-place in race 2. The Carlow man is now 21st out of 46 overall.
Not a bad day’s work for the Irish sailor then. She’ll be happy with that.
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