Catch up on all you need to know from the overnight action in Tokyo. 
The Irish Eye 
Kellie Harrington celebrates her win.
Source: James Crombie/INPHO
Kellie Harrington ensured it was a memorable day for the Irish team in Tokyo as she booked a place in Sundays Olympic boxing lightweight final. The brilliant Harrington won her semi-final against Thai opponent Suadporn Seesondee on a split decision.
Irish involvement today began with the second round for Leona Maguire and Stephanie Meadow in the womens golf competition.
Both made brilliant progress, Meadow had a terrific second round as she finished with a 66 while Maguire also made ground as she shot a 67.
Who else is making the headlines? 
Jamaican Hansle Parchment trumped fading world champion Grant Holloway to win the mens Olympic 110m hurdles gold in a dramatic finish in their final.
Hansle Parchment.
Source: Alamy Stock Photo
Earlier in the 4x100m relay races, the US mens team suffered severe disappointment as they finished six in their heat and failed to reach the final. Dina Asher-Smith helped the Britain womens team set a new national record to win their heat as they booked a final spot.
World-record holder Ryan Crouser retained the mens shot putt title while Portugals Pedro Pichardo was crowned mens triple jump Olympic champion.
German world champion Florian Wellbrock added Olympic marathon swimming gold to his 1500m bronze with a dominant performance in hot conditions in Tokyo Bay.
Your must-see Olympic schedule for today
Mark Downey is in action in the mens cycling omnium as he makes his Olympic debut, following in the footsteps of his father, Séamus. His schedule starts with the scratch race is at 7.30am Irish time, tempo race at 8.27am, elimination race at 9.07am and points race at 9.55am.
Mark Downey.
Source: Bryan Keane/INPHO
Then the athletics focus for Ireland sees David Kenny in the 20km walk final at 8.30am and Andrew Corcoran is in the 1500m semi-final at 12pm.
Also on the track, the mens 400m final will generate plenty interest at 1pm, while earlier the mens 1500m semi-finals are at 12pm and 12.10pm.
The mens gold medal hockey match pits Australia against Belgium at 11am, while the second mens basketball semi-final involves France against Slovenia at 12pm.
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In soccer, the main event is the womens bronze match as USA play Australia at 9am.
Highlight of the night
Its got to be the brilliant sight of Kellie Harrington celebrating as she ensured the country will be tuning in early Sunday morning to watch her attempt to win a gold medal in Tokyo.
‘Regardless of the colour of the medal, to have the support of the people back home, to put a smile on the nation’s face’@kelly64kg is thinking of those at home after win#tokyo2020#RTESport#boxing
Watch live – https://t.co/SCtsUOcA5U
Updates https://t.co/Q8rz8T2O5tpic.twitter.com/Sag2k6joMG
— RTÉ Sport (@RTEsport) August 5, 2021
Elsewhere that mens Olympic 110m hurdles final produced a memorable finish as Hansle Parchment won.
Tokyo 2020: Parchment upsets hot favourite to win 110 metres hurdles #olympics#tokyo2020#RTESport
Watch live – https://t.co/b2OI4O7lx9
Updates https://t.co/2FsXVVCltdpic.twitter.com/VeR1j6egOp
— RTÉ Sport (@RTEsport) August 5, 2021
Some further reading 
Not all of the Irish stories in Tokyo have been told by athletes or coaches wearing green singlets or tracksuits. The Irish Examiners Brendan OBrientakes a look at the diaspora at the Olympics.
Quote of the Day
Hakuna matata.
Harrington finished off her RTÉ interview with her phrase of choice after another great Olympic moment for the Dublin boxer.