Andrea Hlavackova and Lucie Hradecka were both still awake at 5 am, a mere nine hours before they would play for the Olympic bronze medal.
A changing of the guard in women's sprints doesn't mean a redrawing of the map.
Navigating waves and squalls at sea, Chinese sailing star Xu Lijia has fully embraced the sport despite a disappointing end to her third Olympics.
Silver medalist He Zi of China (R) receives a marriage proposal from teammate Qin Kai after the medal ceremony of the women's 3 meter springboard at the Rio Olympics on Sunday. Qin won the men's 3 meter synchronized 3m springboard on August 10.
Beijing Olympic champion He Wenna of China announced retirement after finishing fourth in the women's trampoline event at the Rio Olympic Games on Friday.
Anthony Ervin became the oldest swimmer to claim an Olympic gold medal as the USA won another three finals in Rio's pool on Friday.
The defending Chinese women's epee team fails to retain its crown; shooter Du Li says she is likely to stop training after the Rio Games.
All-China rematch with teammate Li marks a milestone in Games history
Carmelo becomes Team USA's all-time scoring leader in win over Australia
The aura surrounding South Korea's top women archers can sap a rival's confidence before the draw of the first arrow, but not Chinese Taipei world No 2 Tan Ya-ting, who feels ready to prick their bubble in Rio.
Having already realized the goal they set for Rio, China's female soccer stars are now dreaming bigger.
It didn't take long for Justin Gatlin's name to get dragged into the doping drama swirling at the Olympics.
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