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Rio Olympic Games Highlights

By September 22, 2016 | updated 10 years ago

A Rio 2016 sign sits on the beach at Copacabana Beach at sunrise Saturday, August 6, 2016. The Men's Olympic Cycling Road Race took place there Saturday. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)

A look back at some of the highlights from The Gazette’s coverage of the Rio Olympic Games. Photos by Mark Reis

A Rio 2016 sign sits on the beach at Copacabana Beach at sunrise Saturday, August 6, 2016. The Men's Olympic Cycling Road Race took place there Saturday. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
A Rio 2016 sign sits on the beach at Copacabana Beach at sunrise Saturday, August 6, 2016. The Men’s Olympic Cycling Road Race took place there Saturday. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Supermodel Gisele Bundchen crosses the floor of Maracana Stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games Friday, August 5, 2016. Her walk was billed as her final catwalk since she is closing out her modeling career. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Supermodel Gisele Bundchen crosses the floor of Maracana Stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games Friday, August 5, 2016. Her walk was billed as her final catwalk since she is closing out her modeling career. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
US Gymnast Simone Biles practices her balance beam routine Thursday, August 4, 2016 during a training session at the Rio Olympic Arena in Rio de Janeiro. Biles, is a three-time world all-around champion but is competing in her first Olympic Games. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
US Gymnast Simone Biles practices her balance beam routine Thursday, August 4, 2016 during a training session at the Rio Olympic Arena in Rio de Janeiro. Biles, is a three-time world all-around champion but is competing in her first Olympic Games. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
US Fencer Alexander Massialas, right, during his semifinal bout agaiinst Richard Kruse of Great Britain Sunday, August 7, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Massialas took the Silver Medal in the event. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
US Fencer Alexander Massialas, right, during his semifinal bout agaiinst Richard Kruse of Great Britain Sunday, August 7, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Massialas took the Silver Medal in the event. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Michael Phelps, left, and teamate Caeleb Dressel celebrate the US team's Gold Medal win in the 400m freestyle relay Sunday, August 7, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Michael Phelps, left, and teamate Caeleb Dressel celebrate the US team’s Gold Medal win in the 400m freestyle relay Sunday, August 7, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
US swimmer Kathleen Baker, third from bottom, enters the water at the start of the 100 meter backstroke semifinal race Sunday, August 7, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
US swimmer Kathleen Baker, third from bottom, enters the water at the start of the 100 meter backstroke semifinal race Sunday, August 7, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
USA’s Alev Kelter fights off Australia’s Evania Pelite during their women's rugby sevens match Sunday, August 7, 2016 in pool play at the 2016 Rio Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The teams played to a 12-12 tie. This is the first time rugby has been an Olympic sport since the 1924 Games. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
USA’s Alev Kelter fights off Australia’s Evania Pelite during their women’s rugby sevens match Sunday, August 7, 2016 in pool play at the 2016 Rio Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The teams played to a 12-12 tie. This is the first time rugby has been an Olympic sport since the 1924 Games. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
SwitzerlandÕs Lukas Werro, front, and Simon Werro compete in the Canoe Double event Monday, August 8, 2016 the Whitewater Stadium at the Rio Olympic Games. The team qualified for the finals. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
SwitzerlandÕs Lukas Werro, front, and Simon Werro compete in the Canoe Double event Monday, August 8, 2016 the Whitewater Stadium at the Rio Olympic Games. The team qualified for the finals. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
US gymnast Alexandra Raisman competes on the vault Tuesday, August 9, 2016 during the team event at the Rio Olympic Games. The US women won the Gold Medal. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
US gymnast Alexandra Raisman competes on the vault Tuesday, August 9, 2016 during the team event at the Rio Olympic Games. The US women won the Gold Medal. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
US 4x200 freestyle relay team members, left to right, Conor Dwyer, Townley Haas, Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps cast large shadows after receiving their Gold Medals Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. It was Phelps’ 21st gold medal and his second of the night. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
US 4×200 freestyle relay team members, left to right, Conor Dwyer, Townley Haas, Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps cast large shadows after receiving their Gold Medals Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. It was Phelps’ 21st gold medal and his second of the night. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Michael Phelps powers through the water on his way to a first place finish in semifinal competion for the 200-meter individual medley relay Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Phelps was the top qualifier in the event and teammate Ryan Lochte had the second fastest semifinal time. The two will go hea-to-head in the final Thursday night. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Michael Phelps powers through the water on his way to a first place finish in semifinal competion for the 200-meter individual medley relay Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Phelps was the top qualifier in the event and teammate Ryan Lochte had the second fastest semifinal time. The two will go hea-to-head in the final Thursday night. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
US gymnast Simone Biles competes on floor exercise during the Olympic gymnastics all-around competition Thursday August 11, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Biles won the Gold Medal. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
US gymnast Simone Biles competes on floor exercise during the Olympic gymnastics all-around competition Thursday August 11, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Biles won the Gold Medal. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
US 4x200 freestyle relay team members, left to right, Allison Schmitt, Maya DiRado, Katie Ledecky and Leah Smith celebrate winning the Gold Medal in the event Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
US 4×200 freestyle relay team members, left to right, Allison Schmitt, Maya DiRado, Katie Ledecky and Leah Smith celebrate winning the Gold Medal in the event Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
US gymnasts Simone Biles, left, and Alexandra Raisman embrace after finishing first and second in the Olympic gymnastics all-around competition Thursday August 11, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
US gymnasts Simone Biles, left, and Alexandra Raisman embrace after finishing first and second in the Olympic gymnastics all-around competition Thursday August 11, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
US swimmer Missy Franklin, left, cries as she’s comforted by teammate Maya Dirado after finishing 14th out of 16 places in semi-final 200-meter backstroke competition at the Rio Olympic Games Thursday, August 13, 2016. Dorado had the third fastest time in the event. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
US swimmer Missy Franklin, left, cries as she’s comforted by teammate Maya Dirado after finishing 14th out of 16 places in semi-final 200-meter backstroke competition at the Rio Olympic Games Thursday, August 13, 2016. Dorado had the third fastest time in the event. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
US Swimmer Simone Manuel reacts after seeing her first place finish in the 100-meter freestyle event at the Rio Olympic Games Thursday, August 13, 2016. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
US Swimmer Simone Manuel reacts after seeing her first place finish in the 100-meter freestyle event at the Rio Olympic Games Thursday, August 13, 2016. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
US Fencer Gerek Meinhardt, right, takes on Italy’s Daniele Garozzo in Team Foil competition Friday August 12, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. The US team took the Bronze Medal. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
US Fencer Gerek Meinhardt, right, takes on Italy’s Daniele Garozzo in Team Foil competition Friday August 12, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. The US team took the Bronze Medal. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
US swimmer Maya Dirado blows bubbles during her Gold Medal win in the 200-meter backstroke Friday August 12, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
US swimmer Maya Dirado blows bubbles during her Gold Medal win in the 200-meter backstroke Friday August 12, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
US swimmer Anthony Ervin celebrates after winning the 40-meter Freestyle final Friday August 12, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
US swimmer Anthony Ervin celebrates after winning the 40-meter Freestyle final Friday August 12, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
US riders compete in the Team Pursuit final against Great Britain Saturday August 13, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. The US team of Sarah Hammer, Kelly Catlin, Chloe Digest and Jennifer Valence won the Silver Medal. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
US riders compete in the Team Pursuit final against Great Britain Saturday August 13, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. The US team of Sarah Hammer, Kelly Catlin, Chloe Digest and Jennifer Valence won the Silver Medal. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
US fencer Alexander Massialas, right, celebrates with teammates Race Imboden, left, and Gerek Meinhardt after their Bronze Medal win over italy in Team Foil competition Friday, August 12, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Not pictured is teammate Miles Chamley-Watson. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
US fencer Alexander Massialas, right, celebrates with teammates Race Imboden, left, and Gerek Meinhardt after their Bronze Medal win over italy in Team Foil competition Friday, August 12, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Not pictured is teammate Miles Chamley-Watson. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
US gymnast Simone Biles finishes her floor routine during the Olympic gymnastics all-around competition Thursday August 11, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Biles won the Gold Medal. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
US gymnast Simone Biles finishes her floor routine during the Olympic gymnastics all-around competition Thursday August 11, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Biles won the Gold Medal. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Usain Bolt points skyward before the start of his 100m semifinal Sunday, August 14, 2016 at the Rio Games. Later that night Bolt won the final. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Usain Bolt points skyward before the start of his 100m semifinal Sunday, August 14, 2016 at the Rio Games. Later that night Bolt won the final. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Jennifer Simpson leads the pack on the second lap of her1500m semifinal Sunday, August 14, 2016 at the Rio Games. Simpson qualified for Tuesday’s final. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Jennifer Simpson leads the pack on the second lap of her1500m semifinal Sunday, August 14, 2016 at the Rio Games. Simpson qualified for Tuesday’s final. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
US gymnast Simone Biles gives a thumbs-up to teammates after competing on vault Sunday, August 14, 2016 at the Rio Games. Biles won the Gold Medal in the event. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
US gymnast Simone Biles gives a thumbs-up to teammates after competing on vault Sunday, August 14, 2016 at the Rio Games. Biles won the Gold Medal in the event. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
China's Chunsong Shang hangs upside down to chalk the bars before competing Sunday, August 14, 2016 at the Rio Games. Shang placed fifth in the event. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
China’s Chunsong Shang hangs upside down to chalk the bars before competing Sunday, August 14, 2016 at the Rio Games. Shang placed fifth in the event. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Left to right, Orlando Ortega of Spain, Deuce Carter of Jamaica and Matthias Buhler of Germany run in the pouring rain in a heat of the 110m Hurdles Monday, August 15, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Athletes were given the opportunity to re-run their heats later Monday night because of the poor weather conditions. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Left to right, Orlando Ortega of Spain, Deuce Carter of Jamaica and Matthias Buhler of Germany run in the pouring rain in a heat of the 110m Hurdles Monday, August 15, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Athletes were given the opportunity to re-run their heats later Monday night because of the poor weather conditions. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Germany's Paul Drux is sandwiched between Egypt's Mohamed Alaa Hashem and Ali Zein Mohamed in the second half of Germany's 31-25 win in Team Handball competition Monday, August 15, 2016 at the Rio Games. The USA failed to qualify a handball team for the Rio Games just as it has failed to qualify for the previous four Olympics. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Germany’s Paul Drux is sandwiched between Egypt’s Mohamed Alaa Hashem and Ali Zein Mohamed in the second half of Germany’s 31-25 win in Team Handball competition Monday, August 15, 2016 at the Rio Games. The USA failed to qualify a handball team for the Rio Games just as it has failed to qualify for the previous four Olympics. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Jennifer Simpson celebrates in Rio’s Olympic Stadium after her Bronze Medal finish in the 1500m event Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Jennifer Simpson celebrates in Rio’s Olympic Stadium after her Bronze Medal finish in the 1500m event Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
April Ross dives for the ball in the second set of she and teammate Kerri Walsh Jennings’ defeat of Brazil's Larissa Franca Maestri and Talita Rocha to win the Bronze Medal in Women's Beach Volleyball competition Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
April Ross dives for the ball in the second set of she and teammate Kerri Walsh Jennings’ defeat of Brazil’s Larissa Franca Maestri and Talita Rocha to win the Bronze Medal in Women’s Beach Volleyball competition Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Kerri Walsh Jennings celebrates after she and teammate April Ross defeated Brazil's Larissa Franca Maestri and Talita Rocha to win the Bronze Medal in Women's Beach Volleyball competition Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Kerri Walsh Jennings celebrates after she and teammate April Ross defeated Brazil’s Larissa Franca Maestri and Talita Rocha to win the Bronze Medal in Women’s Beach Volleyball competition Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
USA’s Maggie Steffens readies to shoot past Hungary’s Edina Gangl in the second half of the US team’s 14-10 win Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
USA’s Maggie Steffens readies to shoot past Hungary’s Edina Gangl in the second half of the US team’s 14-10 win Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Usain Bolt wins the 200m event Thursday, August 18, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Christophe LeMaitre, left, of France took Bronze and USA’s Lashawn Merritt, right, placed fifth. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Usain Bolt wins the 200m event Thursday, August 18, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Christophe LeMaitre, left, of France took Bronze and USA’s Lashawn Merritt, right, placed fifth. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Japan’s Saori Yoshida buries her face in the mat as US wrestler Helen Maroulis leaps into the arms of her coach, Valentin Kalika following her Gold Medal win over in the 53kg wrestling final Thursday, August 18, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Maroulis became the first American woman to win Olympic Gold. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Japan’s Saori Yoshida buries her face in the mat as US wrestler Helen Maroulis leaps into the arms of her coach, Valentin Kalika following her Gold Medal win over in the 53kg wrestling final Thursday, August 18, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Maroulis became the first American woman to win Olympic Gold. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
US wrestler Helen Maroulis celebrates her Gold Medal win over Japan’s Saori Yoshida in the 53kg wrestling final Thursday, August 18, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. She became the first American woman to win Olympic Gold. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
US wrestler Helen Maroulis celebrates her Gold Medal win over Japan’s Saori Yoshida in the 53kg wrestling final Thursday, August 18, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. She became the first American woman to win Olympic Gold. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
US wrestler Helen Maroulis smiles as the US national anthem is played during her medal ceremony Thursday, August 18, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Maroulis became the first American woman to win Olympic Gold. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
US wrestler Helen Maroulis smiles as the US national anthem is played during her medal ceremony Thursday, August 18, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Maroulis became the first American woman to win Olympic Gold. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
US Pole Vaulter Sandi Morris barely missed on her final attempt and had to settle for the Silver Medal in the Pole Vault final Friday, August 19, 2016 at the Rio Games. Ekaterini Stefanidi of Greece won Gold. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
US Pole Vaulter Sandi Morris barely missed on her final attempt and had to settle for the Silver Medal in the Pole Vault final Friday, August 19, 2016 at the Rio Games. Ekaterini Stefanidi of Greece won Gold. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Jamaica’s Usain Bolt leads Japan’s Aska Cambridge and USA’s Trayvon Bromwell in the last leg of the 4x100m relay final Friday, August 19, 2016 at the Rio Games. Jamaica won Gold and Japan took silver. The US team was disqualified. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Jamaica’s Usain Bolt leads Japan’s Aska Cambridge and USA’s Trayvon Bromwell in the last leg of the 4x100m relay final Friday, August 19, 2016 at the Rio Games. Jamaica won Gold and Japan took silver. The US team was disqualified. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Zsofia Foldhazi of Hungary tries to hang on to her horse after being thrown during the riding portion of the Modern Pentathlon competition Friday, August 19, 2016 at the Rio Games. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Zsofia Foldhazi of Hungary tries to hang on to her horse after being thrown during the riding portion of the Modern Pentathlon competition Friday, August 19, 2016 at the Rio Games. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
China's Long Shang competes in the qualifying round of Olympic Rhythmic Gymnastics All-Around competition Friday, August 19, 2016 at the Rio Games. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
China’s Long Shang competes in the qualifying round of Olympic Rhythmic Gymnastics All-Around competition Friday, August 19, 2016 at the Rio Games. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
The Olympic Synchronized Swimming team from Egypt competes in the Free Routine final Friday, August 19, 2016 at the Rio Games. Russia won the Gold Medal. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
The Olympic Synchronized Swimming team from Egypt competes in the Free Routine final Friday, August 19, 2016 at the Rio Games. Russia won the Gold Medal. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
The Olympic Synchronized Swimming team from Egypt competes in the Free Routine final Friday, August 19, 2016 at the Rio Games. Russia won the Gold Medal. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
The Olympic Synchronized Swimming team from Egypt competes in the Free Routine final Friday, August 19, 2016 at the Rio Games. Russia won the Gold Medal. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
FridayÕs DeMarcus Cousins dunks the ball in the second half of Team USA's win over Serbia in the Gold Medal basketball game Sunday, August 21, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
FridayÕs DeMarcus Cousins dunks the ball in the second half of Team USA’s win over Serbia in the Gold Medal basketball game Sunday, August 21, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Team USA players, left to right, Kyle Lowry, DeAndre Jordan and Draymond Green celebrate after beating Serbia in the Gold Medal basketball game Sunday, August 21, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Team USA players, left to right, Kyle Lowry, DeAndre Jordan and Draymond Green celebrate after beating Serbia in the Gold Medal basketball game Sunday, August 21, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Kevin Durant takes a selfie with fans after Team USA beat Serbia in the Gold Medal basketball game Sunday, August 21, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Kevin Durant takes a selfie with fans after Team USA beat Serbia in the Gold Medal basketball game Sunday, August 21, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Performers participate in the Closing Ceremony for the Rio Olympic Games Sunday, August 21, 2016. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Performers participate in the Closing Ceremony for the Rio Olympic Games Sunday, August 21, 2016. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
US wrestler Kyle Snyder, a Coronado High School graduate, gets a thumb in the eye from Romania's Albert Saratov during their 97kg quarterfinal Sunday, August 21, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
US wrestler Kyle Snyder, a Coronado High School graduate, gets a thumb in the eye from Romania’s Albert Saratov during their 97kg quarterfinal Sunday, August 21, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
A plush toy used for coaches challenges flies past US wrestler Frank Molinaro after he was injured during 65kg wrestling action Sunday, August 21, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
A plush toy used for coaches challenges flies past US wrestler Frank Molinaro after he was injured during 65kg wrestling action Sunday, August 21, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Bayaraa Byambarinchin, the coach for Mongolian wrestler Mandakhnaran Ganzorig is asked to leave the mat after he stripped down to his underwear in protest of his wrestlers loss in the Bronze Medal wrestling match for the 65kg competition Sunday, August 21, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Bayaraa Byambarinchin, the coach for Mongolian wrestler Mandakhnaran Ganzorig is asked to leave the mat after he stripped down to his underwear in protest of his wrestlers loss in the Bronze Medal wrestling match for the 65kg competition Sunday, August 21, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Mongolian wrestler Mandakhnaran Ganzorig buries his head in his hands after his loss in the Bronze Medal wrestling match for the 65kg competition Sunday, August 21, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
Mongolian wrestler Mandakhnaran Ganzorig buries his head in his hands after his loss in the Bronze Medal wrestling match for the 65kg competition Sunday, August 21, 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette (MARK REIS)
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