A golden Rose by any other name
2016-08-16 07:51
From the top step of the podium, Britain's Justin Rose bowed his head as the Olympic gold medal was placed around his neck.
Whitlock finally has time to savor his twin titles
2016-08-16 07:51Most 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.
Robles provides historic lift for US
2016-08-16 07:51Sarah 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 Chusovitina not ready to call it quits
2016-08-16 07:51Uzbekistan's 41-year-old Oksana Chusovitina still enjoys competitive gymnastics and is even eyeing the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which would be her eighth Games.
Chinese top sprinters look to relay success
2016-08-15 14:55China'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.
Feeling the fun
2016-08-15 07:57Who would have thought that the biggest Chinese star to emerge from Rio 2016 is not one of the world's fastest or otherwise most competitive. But Fu Yuanhui is in a league of her own.
Buoyant Xu sees silver lining
2016-08-15 08:05
Navigating waves and squalls at sea, Chinese sailing star Xu Lijia has fully embraced the sport despite a disappointing end to her third Olympics.
Golden duo make coach smile again
2016-08-15 08:05When China's Gong Jinjie and Zhong Tianshi won the women's team sprint to secure their country's first track cycling gold it was hard to see their faces under bright red helmets.
Phelps bows out with a flourish
2016-08-15 08:05
Michael Phelps closed out his Rio Olympics in the only way imaginable.
Failure no longer a shameful word in Games
2016-08-13 10:30Of all the Chinese athletes taking part in the Rio Olympic Games, who is the most popular at home? No, it's not champion swimmer Sun Yang or any other gold medal winner, but Fu Yuanhui. And no, Fu did not win the gold; she came third in the women's 100 meters backstroke.
Another sprint, another Jamaican
2016-08-15 08:05A changing of the guard in women's sprints doesn't mean a redrawing of the map.
Coach Ma works her magic down Mexico way
2016-08-15 08:05Mexican world champion diver Paola Espinosa leapt off the 10m platform during a practice session in Rio.
