The kayak four team of Tate Smith, David Smith, Murray Stewart and Jake Clear powered home to win gold at Eton Dorney in the sprint competition.

Aussie diver Brittany Broben took out a silver in the diving and, in a less welcome surprise, the Kookaburra suffered disappointment at the hands of Germany.

There was another dominant Usain Bolt victory, an inspiring effort from a US relay sprinter who finished the race with a broken leg, and a huge spill on the BMX track.