The final day of the Paris Olympics saw another medal added to Australia’s haul, wrapping up Australia’s greatest ever performance at the Olympics.
The Opals won Bronze in the Women’s Olympic Basketball competition, defeating Belgium 85-81. Queenslanders Kristy Wallace and Marianna Tolo helped secure Australia’s sixth medal from the past 8 Olympics.
Four-time Olympian Genevieve Gregson finished 24th in the fastest Women’s Marathon in Olympic history.
Queensland athletes delivered 28 of Australia’s total medals including 9 Gold, 12 Silver, and 7 Bronze. 40 QAS staff were selected to support the Australian team in Paris and staging camps.