Chinese top sprinters look to relay success

China's top two sprinters are eyeing their goals in team events after failing to improve the country's Olympic history on the track, missing out on individual finals berths.

Bolt's hat-trick proves he is the king on track

Bolt proves he's the king of men's sprint once again

Every olympian has a style that's unique

Meng Suping wins women's over 75kg weightlifting gold at Rio Olympics

Meng Suping of China won the gold medal with a total of 307kg in the women's over 75kg weightlifting at the Rio Olympic Games here on Sunday.

Van Niekerk set to become sprinting's next global superstar

Win or lose, Usain Bolt was always going to dominate the Olympic headlines on Sunday.

New format triggers sharper shooting

A new format has transformed Olympic shooting events from stifling conformity to do-or-die showdowns that challenge competitors while entertaining the fans.

Romantic ending for Olympic medalist diver lovebirds

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.

Phelps signs off with fairytale farewell

Michael Phelps secured a fairytale end to his career as the US continued their dominance in the pool on the final night of swimming at the Rio Games.

Just having a ball

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

Phelps bows out with a flourish

Michael Phelps closed out his Rio Olympics in the only way imaginable.

Another sprint, another Jamaican

A changing of the guard in women's sprints doesn't mean a redrawing of the map.

Peking Opera faces spotted on cyclists’ helmets in Rio

China claimed its first cycling Olympic gold on Friday after Gong Jinjie and Zhong Tianshi won the women's team sprint in the Rio Olympic Velodrome. As well as the athletes' performance, the race drew attention to the helmets of the duo, which were painted with the faces of famous Peking Opera characters.