Rio central: the 2016 Olympic Games

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Rio central: the 2016 Olympic Games

Source:Globaltimes.cn Published: 2016/8/31 0:25:03

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Closing ceremony of 2016 Rio Olympics held in Brazil

Fireworks explode over the Maracana Stadium during the closing ceremony of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Aug. 21, 2016.

Runaway win

Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge celebrates after winning the men’s marathon at the Rio Olympic Games on Sunday. He romped home in a time of 2 hours, eight minutes and 44 seconds, more than a minute faster than Ethiopia’s Feyisa Lilesa.

Wrapping up

Team Israel compete using ribbons during the women’s group all-around final in the Olympic rhythmic gymnastics competition on Sunday in Rio de Janeiro.

A head-first look at Olympic diving

Britain's Thomas Daley dives during the men's 10m platform semifinals at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro on August 20, 2016. Photo: CFP

China reacts to women’s volleyball win at Rio

Chinese public are overwhelmed by joy after women's volleyball team wins gold at Rio Games.

China's women volleyball team win gold at Rio

China's women volleyball team celebrate after beating Serbia to win the country's 26th gold medal at Rio Olympic Games. Photo: CFP

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Sports on August 21

Cycling Mountain Bike (M)-medal
Wrestling (M)-medal
Volleyball (M)-medal
Handball (M)-medal
Boxing (M/W)-medal
Basketball (M)-medal
Closing Ceremony 20:00

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