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10 AugustAs another day of incredible action drew to a close, Australian swimmer Kyle Chalmers brought fans in a packed Aquatics Stadium to their feet. Trailing in seventh at the halfway stage of the men’s 100m freestyle, the 18-year-old – who won three bronze medals at the YOG just two years ago – came from behind to secure a spectacular victory and become the youngest winner of the event in 36 years. Earlier in the day, two veterans made history by claiming their third successive Olympic titles. The Republic of Korea’s Jin Jong-oh won the men’s 50m pistol final to become the first shooter to win three consecutive Olympic gold medals in one event, while 42-year-old American cyclist Kristin Armstrong enjoyed her third successive triumph in the women’s time trial.Meanwhile, Great Britain’s red-hot women’s hockey team laid down a tournament marker by beating Argentina 3-2.DAY5RIO 2016