The athletics got underway on Day 7 today, while in the water Canada finished last in the Olympic regatta and the much-heralded first Saudi female athlete lasted 82 seconds in her first judo bout.

But great news came later, with the Canadian women’s soccer team beating the Brits on home turf and reaching the semi-finals.

Photo highlights from previous days: Days 1-2, 3, 4, 5, 6