General · 16 August 2026

GB women miss out on Olympics after flag football loss

Great Britain's women's flag football team lost 20-19 to Mexico in the bronze-medal game on Sunday, missing out on a spot at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The world's third-ranked team fought back from 13-0 down, with Emily Kemp scoring two late touchdowns to bring them within a point.

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