Coming into the Games as one of the lowest ranked teams, having only started playing 3x3 a week before the Youth Olympics.

After suffering a 20-19 overtime defeat earlier in the day to France in the semi-final, Australia were able to bounce back in the bronze medal match. 

The team of Alex Fowler, Ruby Porter, Sara-Rose Smith and Rosie Deegan defeated China 16-13 to clinch a spot on the podium.

“It’s a surreal feeling, to be standing on the podium in front of the whole world representing Australia, I can’t describe it,” Smith told olympics.com.au.

“To see the sea of green and gold out there supporting us, winning bronze, it’s an incredible feeling,” she said.

It wasn't the best start to the game for the Aussies, trailing by 4 points early on but with 30 seconds left on the clock, Australia knew they would be standing on the podium.

During an emotional celebration, there wasn't a dry eye between the players, the support staff and families watching on.

“My brother grabbed me after the game, he started crying, I started crying, he kept saying ‘I’m so proud of you’ – I’m so blessed to have my family over here supporting,” said Smith.

“It’s a true blessing to have our family and supporters over here,” she said.

The USA took gold in the basketball 3x3 with an 18-4 win over France.