Usain Bolt of Jamaica makes history by winning three consecutive gold medals in two different events, after his third gold in the 100-meter race earlier this week.
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Eaton defends Olympic decathlon title
American Ashton Eaton ties the Olympic record with a surge on the last lap of the 1,500, the final event in the two-day competition.
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Brazilian police say U.S. swimmers weren’t robbed
Instead, Ryan Lochte and his teammates were questioned by armed guards about damage to a gas station restroom, which the group paid for, officials say.
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Olympic roundup: U.S. sweeps women’s hurdles
Brianna Rollins wins the race with Americans also finishing second and third.
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U.S. advances to semifinals in men’s basketball
The Americans avoid another close call and roll past Argentina, 105-78.
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Olympic notebook: Testosterone levels lead to controversy
Competitors in the women’s 800 disagree on a runner who has a condition that can cause increased levels.
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Brazil’s mens soccer team earns spot in gold-medal match
Meanwhile, the U.S. beats Argentina 105-78 in the quarterfinals of the men’s basketball tournament.
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Brazil stops 3 U.S. swimmers from leaving country
Meanwhile, Ryan Lochte is back in the United States.
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Bird injured in another rout for U.S. women’s basketball team
Sue Bird hurts her knee and doesn’t play in the second half of a 110-64 quarterfinal win over Japan.
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With an Olympic effort, runners finish after fall
Nikki Hamblin and Abbey D’Agostino put on a display of sportsmanship admired by the world – and made it into the 5,000 meters final after finishing dead last in their heat.