The most memorable social moments from 2016 Olympics
8 years, 7 months ago

The most memorable social moments from 2016 Olympics

CNN  

Story highlights Rio Olympics puts spotlight on new Olympians like Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky Strange moments like green pool and Ryan Lochte's escapade also brought questions CNN — Rio wasn’t a big disaster like many had predicted. Pita Taufatofua of Tonga #TGA jumps on stage during the Closing Ceremony #Rio2016 #olympics pic.twitter.com/FA5sEM7C2g — The Olympic Games August 22, 2016 Ticked off Michael Phelps stared down South African rival Chad le Clos, whom he ended up defeating. D'Agostino checks Hamblin OK, Hamblin encourages D'Agostino to finish thru pain-Both advanced https://t.co/hkjSfctFrC — Paula Radcliffe August 16, 2016 When New Zealand runner Nikki Hamblin competed in the 5,000 meters race, she stumbled and fell, accidentally tripping Abbey D’Agostino of the US. Singapore's Joseph Schooling meeting Michael Phelps in 2008 & Schooling beating Phelps for gold last night pic.twitter.com/ErlhxlN0Vx — Darren Rovell August 13, 2016 Immature The strange saga of Ryan Lochte continued long after he flew back to the US.

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Paris 2024 Olympics highlights: Iconic moments you don't want to miss!
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics highlights: Iconic moments you don't want to miss!

Hindustan Times  

Take a look at some of the most buzzed-about viral moments from the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympics. From a six-month pregnant archer to a skateboarder winning bronze despite a shoulder injury, here's the lowdown: Celebrating the sportsmanship and spirit of the game Paraguayan swimmer Luana Alonso was 'thrown out' of the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 Too hot? It was reported …

"It’s hard, but we did it": Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles wrap Olympics with more medals
7 months, 3 weeks ago

"It’s hard, but we did it": Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles wrap Olympics with more medals

Salon  

The women of Team USA's gymnastics team capped off an incredibly strong showing at the Paris Olympics on Monay, set to return home with an assortment of medals from various apparatuses. Seasoned veteran and standout athlete Simone Biles struggled somewhat on her last day of competition, earning a fifth-place spot in the balance beam final after sustaining a fall. Biles …

Hilarious Simone Biles-Snoop Dogg Olympics moments go viral; gymnast's mom trolls music icon on live TV
8 months ago

Hilarious Simone Biles-Snoop Dogg Olympics moments go viral; gymnast's mom trolls music icon on live TV

Hindustan Times  

Making her highly anticipated return to the Olympics three years after withdrawing from the Games in Japan to focus on her mental health, Simone Biles - the greatest gymnast of all time - is back to continue her record-breaking streak of wins and glimmering medals. US Olympian Simone Biles shared the Sunday Snoop Dogg moment on her Instagram Stories. Despite …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Simone Biles supported by US gymnasts, other athletes, celebrities
3 years, 8 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Simone Biles supported by US gymnasts, other athletes, celebrities

Firstpost  

Putting her mental struggles in front of the world saw Biles join a growing number of world-class athletes from across sport, such as Naomi Osaka and Michael Phelps, who have opened up about coping with stress and the mental grind and toll of their success. US Olympic star Simone Biles received support from fellow gymnasts, other athletes and celebrities after …

‘Still our GOAT’: Social media reacts to Simone Biles pulling out of team competition
3 years, 8 months ago

‘Still our GOAT’: Social media reacts to Simone Biles pulling out of team competition

LA Times  

Simone Biles wrote Monday on Instagram, “I truly do feel like I have the weight of the world on my shoulders at times” and “the olympics is no joke!” The next day, the U.S. gymnastics superstar pulled herself out of the team competition at the Tokyo Olympics, citing her mental health and saying she did not want to hurt herself …

From Usain Bolt to Michael Phelps, here are the best quotes from Rio Olympics 2016
8 years, 7 months ago

From Usain Bolt to Michael Phelps, here are the best quotes from Rio Olympics 2016

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Here are some of the best quotes from the 2016 Olympics. A blustery storm, a touch of melancholy and a sense of pride converged at the closing ceremony of the 2016 Rio Olympics on Sunday as South America’s first Games came to an end. On that note, we bring you some of the best quotes of the 2016 Olympics. Usain …

Olympics 2016: From Michael Phelps to Refugee Team, the most enduring moments from Rio
8 years, 7 months ago

Olympics 2016: From Michael Phelps to Refugee Team, the most enduring moments from Rio

Firstpost  

Shaking to samba and expressing a sense of longing with uniquely Brazilian words, Olympians and fans said goodbye to the Rio Games with one last big bash that was both revelatory and a sigh of relief. Here are some enduring takeaways from the 2016 Rio Games: Sealed with a kiss Swimming great Michael Phelps regained his cherished 200m butterfly Olympic …

Team China wins respect displaying Olympic spirit
8 years, 7 months ago

Team China wins respect displaying Olympic spirit

China Daily  

Liu Hong of China celebrates winning the gold medal with bronze medallist Lu Xiuzhi of China after the women's 20km race walk final in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, August 19, 2016. As its leader Liu Peng put it, Team China "basically" fulfilled what had been anticipated for Rio 2016. Rio 2016 was a downer for at least half of Team …

Rio Olympics: The top 10 moments
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio Olympics: The top 10 moments

Live Mint  

After two weeks of relentless action and suspense and thrills and spills and, frankly, quite exhausting daily despatch-ing for this writer, the Rio Olympics has finally come to a close. Wayde Van Niekerk’s finish South Africa’s Wayde van Niekerk came from nowhere to not just blast past favourites Kirani James and LaShawn Merritt but also demolish the great Michael Johnson’s …

Rio 2016: Four of the most important non-sporting stories from the Olympics
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio 2016: Four of the most important non-sporting stories from the Olympics

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. From Rose Nathike and Yiech Pur, the south Sudanese …

Rio Olympics 2016, day 13 highlights: Usain Bolt, Ryan Lochte rule limelight for different reasons
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio Olympics 2016, day 13 highlights: Usain Bolt, Ryan Lochte rule limelight for different reasons

Firstpost  

Usain Bolt and Ryan Lochte commanded the Olympic spotlight on Thursday for drastically different reasons. This is why I said this is my last Olympics — I can’t prove anything else.” For all of the Olympic fanfare surrounding Bolt’s win, American swimmer Ryan Lochte and three of his teammates attracted attention for all the wrong reasons. The episode served as …

Rio Olympics 2016, day 12 highlights: Arrests of IOC official, US swimmers overshadow events
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio Olympics 2016, day 12 highlights: Arrests of IOC official, US swimmers overshadow events

Firstpost  

Brazilian police arrested two US swimmers and a top International Olympic Committee official as scandal overshadowed the Rio Games and Usain Bolt’s progress toward a new gold. Brazil’s suffering sports fans got some good news when football star Neymar scored twice — including the fastest Olympic goal after 15 seconds — in a 6-0 win over Honduras in the Olympic …

Rio Olympics 2016: IOC president slams Brazilian crowd for booing Renaud Lavillenie
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio Olympics 2016: IOC president slams Brazilian crowd for booing Renaud Lavillenie

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Athletics legends Sebastian Coe and Sergey Bubka comforted distraught French pole vault star Renaud Lavillenie after he was booed for the second day by a hostile Brazilian crowd on the Olympic medal podium. Rio de Janeiro: Athletics legends Sebastian Coe and Sergey Bubka comforted distraught French pole vault star Renaud Lavillenie after he was booed for the second day by …

Rio Olympics 2016: Michael Phelps says being a little part of Joseph Schooling's inspiration means a lot
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio Olympics 2016: Michael Phelps says being a little part of Joseph Schooling's inspiration means a lot

Firstpost  

Michael Phelps has acknowledged a “small part” in his own dramatic Olympic defeat by Singapore hero Joseph Schooling but bears no grudge. Rio de Janeiro: Michael Phelps has acknowledged a “small part” in his own dramatic Olympic defeat by Singapore hero Joseph Schooling but bears no grudge. Schooling said Phelps “is the reason why I wanted to be a better …

Rio 2016 Olympics: Sir Bradley Wiggins glad it ended in Rio, 'not some crappy little race in northern France'
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio 2016 Olympics: Sir Bradley Wiggins glad it ended in Rio, 'not some crappy little race in northern France'

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir Bradley Wiggins wasn’t just …

Rio Olympics 2016 medal tally: USA on top after day 6 with 38 medals
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio Olympics 2016 medal tally: USA on top after day 6 with 38 medals

Firstpost  

At the end of day six, United States topped the medals tally with 38 medals; followed by China on 30, Japan on 22 medals and Australia on 15 medals. Rio de Janeiro: Michael Phelps swept to a jaw-dropping 22nd Olympic gold on Thursday to take US’ medal tally at the Rio Olympics to 38. Elsewhere, Rie Kaneto won Japan’s second …

Your guide to the day ahead: The big events you can't afford to miss on day seven of Rio 2016 Olympics
8 years, 7 months ago

Your guide to the day ahead: The big events you can't afford to miss on day seven of Rio 2016 Olympics

Daily Mail  

SHOOTING 1pm Team GB's Amber Hill, 18, won gold in this event at last year's European Games and was named BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year in 2013. Jessica Ennis-Hill will be competing against Team GB athlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson EQUESTRIAN 2pm Charlotte Dujardin and Co will be looking to repeat their gold from London 2012. ATHLETICS 2:10pm Kenya’s Olympic …

Rio Olympics 2016: Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte enter semis of men's 200m individual medley
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio Olympics 2016: Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte enter semis of men's 200m individual medley

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Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte edged closer to an epic last chapter in their long-running rivalry as they booked semi-final berths in the men’s 200m individual medley in Rio Olympics. Rio de Janeiro: Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte edged closer to an epic last chapter in their long-running rivalry as they booked semi-final berths in the men’s 200m individual medley …

On Michael Pehlp’s 21st Olympics Gold, Twitteratti come up with hilarious memes
8 years, 7 months ago

On Michael Pehlp’s 21st Olympics Gold, Twitteratti come up with hilarious memes

India TV News  

American Michael Phelps won his 20th and 21st gold medals of the Olympics on Tuesday, thus creating a feat, many would not even dream to achieve. Phelps made up for one of the rare losses in his brilliant career by winning the 200-meter butterfly on Tuesday night, a victory that sent him climbing into the stands to kiss his 3-month-old …

Rio Olympics 2016 medal tally: USA tops table after day 4, China second
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio Olympics 2016 medal tally: USA tops table after day 4, China second

Firstpost  

United States of America extended its lead at the top of the Rio Olympics medal tally on day four with 26 medals, followed by China & Hungary Michael Phelps won two more finals to take his historic all-time record load to 21 golds and cement his legendary status. In doing so, he helped United States of America to extend its …

Rio Olympics 2016, day 4 highlights: Michael Phelps' 21st gold, green water, security fears and more
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio Olympics 2016, day 4 highlights: Michael Phelps' 21st gold, green water, security fears and more

Firstpost  

In an unforgettable display of Olympic power Michael Phelps won two more finals to take his historic all-time record load to 21 golds and entrench his legendary status. His majestic display came on a day that Hungary’s ‘Iron Lady’ Katinka Hosszu took her third gold of the week while American gymnast Simone Biles made a flying start to her bid …

Rio 2016: Michael Phelps’ magic continues, bags 21st Olympic gold medal
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio 2016: Michael Phelps’ magic continues, bags 21st Olympic gold medal

India TV News  

Record-breaking Michael Phelps extended his tally to 21 Olympic gold medals as he won individual and team titles at the Rio Olympics on Tuesday. Entering the arena like a gladiator, his face a granite mask of concentration, Phelps dominated a grudge final le Clos had billed as "Ali versus Frazier" to become the oldest individual swimming gold medallist in Olympic …

Rio Olympics 2016, Day 3 Highlights: Brazil's first gold, doping row, fencing in hijab and more
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio Olympics 2016, Day 3 Highlights: Brazil's first gold, doping row, fencing in hijab and more

Firstpost  

The third day of Rio Olympics featured a couple of notable firsts. The third day of Olympic competition featured a couple of notable firsts: Rafaela Silva captured host Brazil’s initial gold medal of the Rio Games and fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad became the first American ever to compete in the Games wearing a hijab. Silva, who grew up in Rio’s notorious …

Rio Olympics 2016: Michael Phelps, Katie Ledecky look to increase gold haul
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio Olympics 2016: Michael Phelps, Katie Ledecky look to increase gold haul

Firstpost  

Rio de Janeiro: U.S. team mates Michael Phelps and Katie Ledecky moved on from a golden Sunday, somewhat creakily in the case of the former, and returned to the Olympic pool in search of individual glory on Monday. Ledecky, who won the women’s 400 meters freestyle gold in world-record time late on Sunday as well as a 4x100m relay silver …

Rio Olympics 2016, Day 1: Australia dominate swimming events, mighty US settle for silver
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio Olympics 2016, Day 1: Australia dominate swimming events, mighty US settle for silver

Firstpost  

Mack Horton won his grudge match against China’s Sun Yang and Australia’s 4x100m free relay women added another gold as records tumbled on day one at the Rio Olympics pool on Saturday. Rio de Janeiro: Mack Horton won his grudge match against China’s Sun Yang and Australia’s 4x100m free relay women added another gold as records tumbled on day one …

Rio Olympics 2016, Day 1 Highlights: World record, horrific leg break, explosion mark a chaotic start
8 years, 7 months ago

Rio Olympics 2016, Day 1 Highlights: World record, horrific leg break, explosion mark a chaotic start

Firstpost  

A scorching world record, a horrific leg break and bomb and bullet scares made for a hectic first day as the Rio Olympics swung into action on Saturday. Britain’s Adam Peaty was the early star in the swimming pool as he set an eye-popping new world record of 57.55sec in the men’s 100m breaststroke heats — his first ever Olympic …

These 11 Olympic And Paralympic Hopefuls Are Legitimately Inspiring
8 years, 10 months ago

These 11 Olympic And Paralympic Hopefuls Are Legitimately Inspiring

Huff Post  

On August 5, 2016, about 200 nations will fly their flags high in the sky of Rio de Janeiro as they take part in the 2016 Summer Olympics opening ceremony. Darryl Webb / Reuters As a child, Guor Mading Maker quite literally ran for his life to escape Sudan’s horrifying civil war -- a war that ended up killing his …

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