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Olympics Live: Can Lewis Clareburt win New Zealand's first medal?

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Lewis Clareburt competes in the men’s open 400m individual medley event at the Australian Open Swimming Championships at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre on April 20, 2024. (Photo by Patrick HAMILTON / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

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Several New Zealand athletes had a tough time at the Olympics overnight.

Lulu Sun lost her first round singles match to Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk and her doubles match with Erin Routliffe was delayed again by rain.

Gymnast Georgia Rose-Brown missed out on the finals, Luuka Jones missed out on the medals in the kayak singles, and Sammie Maxwell finished 8th at the mountain biking.

The sailors and Black Ferns had a more successful night.

But Wellington swimmer Lewis Clareburt is the one to watch for a chance at New Zealand's first medal of the tournament on Monday morning.

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