Defending champions Hungary produced the performance of the day in the men's Water Polo competition, as they announced their intention not to give up their title without a fight.
Great Britain celebrated double gold medal glory on an historic Olympic Saturday with the men's Four and the women's Lightweight Double Sculls winning titles in exciting style.
Sandro Sukno and Miho Boskovic scored hat-tricks as Croatia beat Italy in Group A of the men's Water Polo competition, while Spain edged out Australia.
Several of the leading sides in the men's and women's Beach Volleyball competitions were made to work hard for their victories on Day 5, but the likes of the USA and Brazil nevertheless continued to march on towards the medals.