Coyle on course in Rio

Coyle goes into the second day of action in 12th position on 214 points, just 48 behind leader Oktawia Nowacka of Poland, as she produced some outstanding performances in her 36 fencing bouts.
The 25-year-old won 19 of her duels, never getting stuck in a run of losses and finishing with six victories in her last eight to ensure a positive outcome on day one.
Thursday’s fencing action was split into 18 heats, 0-17, and within each heat bar one the athletes would take part in two fencing matches each, until they had duelled with every competitor in the 36-strong field.
Coyle’s first duel was against Guatemala’s Isabel Brand and she opened up with a victory - before going on win to 19 of her 36 contests.
“I’m happy with it. I had a really, really good start and a little dip in the middle, but I pulled it back in the end, which I was hoping to do anyway,” Coyle told RTE Sport after the first event on Thursday.
“It’s a good finish. If I was told at the start I’d get that I’d have been happy. You always think about the hits you’ve left on the piste. but pentathlon is never over until it’s over.
“There’s another four events tomorrow but I’ll get back now and get some recovery, but I’m happy with it. I’m looking forward to it now, I can’t wait. I’m dying to get back out there tomorrow. I’m feeling in really good shape.”