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The Matildas lined up against Germany in their second match of the Rio Games. Pic: Getty Images

The Opals played Brazil on the first day of competition proper. Pic: Getty Images

Aussies in action on Day 1 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Lagoa Stadium. Pic: Getty Images

Mack Horton of Australia celebrates winning gold in the Final of the Men's 400m Freestyle on Day 1 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium on August 6, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Photo: Al Bello/Getty Images

Goin to the boards. Australia v France. Pic: Getty Images

Mathew Belcher and Will Ryan of Australia in action on board their 470 class dinghy during training at Marina da Gloria on August 6, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Photo: Clive Mason/Getty Images

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Rio Olympics 2016: Aussies in action on Day 1

Aussies in action at Rio: Day 1

Just some of the Australian competitors who strutted their stuff in Rio on Day 1.

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