Boomers miss out on bronze by one agonising point

On the final morning of the Rio Olympic Games, Australia's men's basketball team has missed out on a medal in the final seconds of the bronze medal match.

Australia's centre David Andersen (C) and Australia's power forward Brock Motum (L) leave the court after losing to Spain

Australia's centre David Andersen (C) and Australia's power forward Brock Motum (L) leave the court after losing to Spain Source: Getty Images

Day 16, and the final day of the Rio Olympics, has brought more golden success for the Brazilian hosts but heartbreak for Australia in the men's basketball.

As the Games draw to a close, Australia's flag bearer for the closing ceremony has been announced as rowing golden girl Kim Brennan.

Men's Basketball

Australia's hopes of winning its first ever medal in the men's basketball have been shattered, during a nail biting 89-88 bronze medal match against Spain.

Australia was in front until just over five seconds to go, but were left in tears at the final buzzer.

It's the fourth time Australia has fought and lost a bronze playoff, with defeats too in Seoul 1988, Atlanta 1996 and Sydney 2000.

The loss means the women's rugby sevens side was the only Australian team to medal at the games.

The United States thumped Serbia 96-66 to take the gold.


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