London champ grabs second gold by vanquishing del Potro
A new format has transformed Olympic shooting events from stifling conformity to do-or-die showdowns that challenge competitors while entertaining the fans.
Win or lose, Usain Bolt was always going to dominate the Olympic headlines on Sunday.
Justin Gatlin felt the full force of the crowd's ire on Sunday and scowled back in response before finishing second to Usain Bolt in the 100m final and miss out on becoming the oldest man to win the event.
From the top step of the podium, Britain's Justin Rose bowed his head as the Olympic gold medal was placed around his neck.
Most athletes would be floored by the realization they had just won a historic double Olympic gold medal, but Britain's Max Whitlock said he was just doing his job and is keen to get back to the gym.
Sarah Robles, who spent a two-year doping ban working odd jobs in department stores, on Sunday became the first American in 16 years to win an Olympic weightlifting medal - providing a huge boost for the sport's image in the US.
Uzbekistan's 41-year-old Oksana Chusovitina still enjoys competitive gymnastics and is even eyeing the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which would be her eighth Games.
Organizers pledge to transform murky green to crystal clean for synchronized swimmers
"This is what we have dreamed of. It is not an easy road, but we want the medal."
The 10 ball sports contested in Rio - basketball, field hockey, golf, handball, rugby, soccer, tennis, table tennis, volleyball and water polo - will be joined by baseball and softball in 2020
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