It didn't take long for Justin Gatlin's name to get dragged into the doping drama swirling at the Olympics.
Kuwaiti marksman Fehaid Aldeehani battled wet and blustery conditions to win the men's double trap event on Wednesday, becoming the first athlete to ever win a gold medal while competing under the Olympic flag.
Trailing by nearly a point entering Wednesday's final rotation and his chances of a second all-around title very much in jeopardy, Kohei Uchimura pondered what for the last seven years has been unthinkable.
Heftier chopsticks cited as one reason for continued dominance
"Pretty sure that's the closest I've come to throwing up in the middle of a race. I'm just so glad I got my hand on the wall first."
Swimming is a big draw at the Olympics, but getting wet is all part of the game in several other events
Former gold medalist still buoyant after disappointing plunge in form
The Americans invented beach volleyball and Brazilians made it a passion.
China's Chen Ruolin said she almost quit diving before deciding to compete at in Rio, where she secured her fifth gold medal on Tuesday.
Weightlifting champion Deng Wei showed her toughness by breaking two world records at once.
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