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Rio 2016 Women's Sevens - Day 1
Rio 2016: Women's sevens day one
Australia's Chloe Dalton makes a break against Fiji on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games women's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 6 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Women's sevens day one
USA's Kathryn Johnson runs in a try during their match with Colombia on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games women's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 6 August. Photo by Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Women's sevens day one
Canada's Bianca Farella scores one of her two tries against hosts Brazil on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Deodoro Stadium on 6 August. Photo by Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Women's sevens day one
Heather Fisher breaks through to score a try for Great Britain during their match with Japan on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Deodoro Stadium on 6 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Women's sevens day one
Japan's Marie Yamaguchi is tackled by Danielle Waterman during their Pool C match with Great Britain on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Deodoro Stadium on 6 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Women's sevens day one
Tyla Nathan-Wong scores for New Zealand in their defeat of Spain on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Deodoro Stadium on 6 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Women's sevens day one
Playmaker Charlotte Caslick was a standout player for Australia in their opening match against Colombia, scoring a hat-trick in the 53-0 victory on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games women's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium.
Rio 2016: Women's sevens day one
Alev Kelter dots down the USA's try in their 12-7 loss to Fiji on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games women's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 6 August.
Rio 2016: Women's sevens day one
France's Jade le Pesq scores a try during their Pool B match with Kenya in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games women's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 6 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Women's sevens day one
Emma Tonegato was one of Australia's try-scorers in their 53-0 win over Colombia on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games women's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 6 August.
Rio 2016: Women's sevens day one
Canada's Brittany Benn breaks through the tackle of Makiko Tomita in their Pool C match with Japan on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Deodoro Stadium on 6 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Women's sevens day one
Edna Santini tries to find a way through the Great Britain defence for hosts Brazil on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Deodoro Stadium on 6 August.
Rio 2016: Women's sevens day one
Kayla McAlister races away to score a try in New Zealand's opening 52-0 win over Kenya on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Deodoro Stadium on 6 August.
Rio 2016: Women's sevens day one
Team GB's Joanne Watmore races clear to score her side's opening try in the 29-3 win over hosts Brazil on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on 6 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Women's sevens day one
New Zealand captain Sarah Goss is tackled by Philadelphia Olando during their Pool B match on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Deodoro Stadium on 6 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
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