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What went down on day four in Rio

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STAR OF THE DAY: Kyle Chalmers.

The 18-year-old upstaged world No.1 Cameron McEvoy to qualify second fastest for the 100m freestyle behind American great Nathan Adrian. McEvoy was third fastest.

QUOTE OF THE DAY: "It's a sport that changes on its head." Equestrian rider Shane Rose when Australia finished with one bronze after starting the day in gold medal position in the teams and individual competitions.

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TALKING POINT: The Kookaburras are looking dangerously like failing to live up to their world No.1 ranking. Their second successive group loss to Belgium has left them fourth in Pool A with two pool matches remaining.

WHAT'S UP NEXT: Chalmers and McEvoy are strong medal chances in swimming's blue ribbon event on Wednesday, while Australia's basketballers take on the US Dream Team in a group match.

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