{"id":1415,"date":"2016-08-22T12:06:56","date_gmt":"2016-08-22T12:06:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blnebeuk.serveur04.com\/blog\/?p=1415"},"modified":"2016-08-22T12:06:56","modified_gmt":"2016-08-22T12:06:56","slug":"olympic-games-2016-winners-losers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.netbet.co.uk\/blog\/2016\/08\/22\/olympic-games-2016-winners-losers\/","title":{"rendered":"Olympic Games 2016: Winners and Losers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><p>The Olympics are over for another four years and they\u2019ve provided us with some memorable moments, both good and bad. Let\u2019s have a look at some of what\u2019s happened over the last 16 days.<\/p>\n<h3>Winners<\/h3>\n<h4>Usain Bolt<\/h4>\n<p>The Jamaican sprinter was on course for an unprecedented treble-treble heading into these Games and he duly delivered. He was the fan\u2019s favourite in the 100m final, racing against nemesis Justin Gatlin and he won. He was bitterly disappointed that he didn\u2019t break his own world record in the 200m, but still left with a gold medal. Finally he was a member of the team who won the 4x100m relay, cementing his Olympic legacy. His record is unlikely to be beaten anytime soon.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 28.0769230769% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BJY1H-Khjb5\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by Usain St.Leo Bolt (@usainbolt)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-08-21T22:44:46+00:00\">Aug 21, 2016 at 3:44pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4>Mo Farah<\/h4>\n<p>Farah was the only member of 2012\u2019s \u201cSuper Saturday\u201d participants to retain his gold. In fact, he retained both of his golds, winning both the 5,000m and 10,000m, falling over in the latter event before rallying to win. Farah\u2019s now won 4 gold medals and can argue that he is now Great Britain\u2019s greatest Olympic track star.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BJXsqHID3Kp\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by Mo Farah&#x1f1ec;&#x1f1e7; (@gomofarah)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-08-21T12:11:33+00:00\">Aug 21, 2016 at 5:11am PDT<\/time>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4>Jason Kenny and Laura Trott<\/h4>\n<p>Cycling\u2019s golden couple won a total of 5 gold medals in these games. To put this achievement in perspective, Africa as a continent won 9 in total. Trott\u2019s Olympic record now stands at four events participated in, four golds won, and she can now claim the title of Britain\u2019s greatest female Olympian. Whilst Kenny won an impressive three medals in Rio 2016, adding to the two that he won in 2012. Both of them are young enough to compete in Tokyo in four years\u2019 time, meaning that by the time that they retire, they could be head and shoulders above some of Britain\u2019s other great Olympians.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 40.9760589319% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BJQhrD4BHnP\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by Laura Trott (@laura_trott31)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-08-18T17:20:53+00:00\">Aug 18, 2016 at 10:20am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4>Abbey D\u2019Agostino and Nikki Hamblin<\/h4>\n<p>You\u2019d be forgiven for not recognising the names of these two ladies, but they provided one of the moments of the Olympics. After colliding in their 5000m heat, D\u2019Agostino tore her cruciate ligaments, but both runners insisted on finishing the race. Hamblin helped her to her feet in a moment of true sportsmanship and Olympic spirit.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BJPqaZuj2lr\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by Miriam Giovanelli (@miriamgiovanelli)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-08-18T09:18:00+00:00\">Aug 18, 2016 at 2:18am PDT<\/time>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4>Simone Biles<\/h4>\n<p>The 19-year old American gymnast became one of the stars of the Games, producing a number of outstanding performances, which culminated in her winning 5 medals, 4 gold and a bronze. She\u2019s already won over 30 major medals in gymnastics and is already tipped to be one of the greatest of all time.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 60.5726872247% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BJG8OJPjuLR\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by Simone Biles (@simonebiles)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-08-15T00:00:27+00:00\">Aug 14, 2016 at 5:00pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4>Fiji<\/h4>\n<p>Rugby Sevens was new to the Olympics, but the Fijians have a rich heritage in the sport. The Pacific Islanders had never won a medal prior to these Games, but they arrived in Rio as the favourites to win gold. They duly delivered and sparked mass jubilation in their home country.<\/p>\n<h4>Max Whitlock<\/h4>\n<p>Great Britain had never won a gold medal in Gymnastics at the Olympics. Step forward Max Whitlock who won two in the space of an hour. Prior to these Games, it was almost unthinkable that Team GB would win anything in Gymnastics, but Whitlock proved everyone wrong and was the star of a day which saw Great Britain win 5 gold medals in 6 hours.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 27.5% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BJIK3CMjnh9\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by Max whitlock (@maxwhitlock)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-08-15T11:27:37+00:00\">Aug 15, 2016 at 4:27am PDT<\/time>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4>Nick Skelton<\/h4>\n<p>The 58-year old showjumper defied his age and collected a gold medal, becoming the oldest winner at the 2016 Games. Many would think that after breaking his neck and having a hip replacement that his career would be over, but the hard work that he put in was rewarded on the podium. He\u2019s already announced that he won\u2019t be at Tokyo in four years\u2019 time, due to the age of the horse, but this was the crowning accomplishment of his career.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BJaGEwnAPD_\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by GCT (@globalchampionstour)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-08-22T10:32:07+00:00\">Aug 22, 2016 at 3:32am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4>Team GB Women\u2019s Hockey<\/h4>\n<p>Great Britain reached their first ever hockey final at the Olympics, playing against a Holland side who were the current world champions. The game finished 3-3 and went to penalties. Goalkeeper Maddie Hinch was the star of the show, saving two penalties before Helen Richardson-Walsh and Hollie Webb converted for Team GB, winning a first Olympic gold medal.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BJYuLR-hZ5-\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by Great Britain Hockey (@gbhockey)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-08-21T21:44:04+00:00\">Aug 21, 2016 at 2:44pm PDT<\/time>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4>Michael Phelps<\/h4>\n<p>The American swimmer won his 22nd gold medal in Rio 2016, further establishing himself as the most decorated Olympian of all time. His win in the 200m butterfly saw him become the first person to win individual swimming gold in Olympic Games 12 years apart, and also saw him break a 96 year record and become the oldest man to win an individual swimming gold. As if he hasn\u2019t broken enough records, his 13th individual gold broke a record that has stood since 152 BC, where Leonidas of Rhodes won 12 events in the ancient Olympics.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 34.5833333333% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BJA_gGWglnE\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by Michael Phelps (@m_phelps00)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-08-12T16:33:41+00:00\">Aug 12, 2016 at 9:33am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4>Team GB<\/h4>\n<p>Team GB won an incredible 67 medals in these Games, the most they\u2019ve won in any \u201caway Olympic Games\u201d. They became the first nation to increase their medal haul following their own hosting of the Games.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 28.7216828479% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BJZX1v9gTfG\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by Team GB (@teamgb)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-08-22T03:48:07+00:00\">Aug 21, 2016 at 8:48pm PDT<\/time>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4>Lee Eun-Ju and Hong Un-Jong<\/h4>\n<p>Two gymnasts, South Korea\u2019s Lee Eun-Ju and North Korea\u2019s Hong Un-Jong put aside their nation\u2019s political differences and posed for a smiling selfie together.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BI7-kSrhEaI\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by What exactly makes (@thedefinedlady)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-08-10T17:49:19+00:00\">Aug 10, 2016 at 10:49am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Losers<\/h3>\n<h4>John Inverdale<\/h4>\n<p>It was not a memorable Olympics for BBC presenter John Inverdale. He fell out with Sir Steve Redgrave at the rowing, when he called the five-time gold medallist \u201cOddjob\u201d, whilst poor research left him red-faced when interviewing Andy Murray. His final moment came when he passed over World Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua\u2019s answer to his question to focus in on other events.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BJVlCC2huhe\/\" target=\"_blank\">A photo posted by Miha_mimi (@mish_miha)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-08-20T16:26:26+00:00\">Aug 20, 2016 at 9:26am PDT<\/time>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4>Louis Smith<\/h4>\n<p>Teammate Max Whitlock claimed gold in the men\u2019s pommel horse, while Smith left with a bronze. The pommel horse was Smith\u2019s favourite event, meaning that it was understandable to see him in such dismay whilst on the podium.<\/p>\n<h4>Boxing Officials and the AIBA<\/h4>\n<p>There was much criticism laid at the hands of the boxing judges in Rio 2016. Irish bantamweight Michael Conlan was completely dominant in his bout against Vladimir Nikitin, drawing blood from the Russian, but lost on points. The crowd booed at the decision, whilst Conlan vented his frustration at the judges after. Many of the officials were dropped by the AIBA after some controversial decisions.<\/p>\n<h4>Ryan Lochte<\/h4>\n<p>In one of the more bizarre stories of the Games, Ryan Lochte, along with some teammates fabricated a story where they were robbed at gunpoint outside a petrol station. In reality, the American swimmers had vandalised the petrol station after partying. The story overshadowed the Games, whilst further disciplinary action awaits Lochte.<\/p>\n<h4>Islam El Shehaby<\/h4>\n<p>Egyptian judoka Islam El Shehaby was sent home from Rio, after refusing to shake the hand of an Israeli opponent following their encounter in the Games. He was booed by the crowd for his unsportsmanlike conduct and was heavily reprimanded by the IOC.<\/p>\n<h4>The Water<\/h4>\n<p>The diving pool caused lots of controversy at the Olympics when it changed colour from blue to green. This was because algae had managed to get into the water supply, but it caused the diving competition to be suspended.<\/p>\n<h4>Hope Solo<\/h4>\n<p>It was 16 years since the US Women\u2019s Football team had lost at the Olympics, meaning that it was always going to be tough when they did lose. Enter USA goalkeeper and member of the Rebel Alliance Hope Solo, who described the Swedes as \u201ca bunch of cowards\u201d after the match. Someone\u2019s been watching Cristiano Ronaldo too much!<\/p>\n<h4>Mongolia\u2019s Wrestling Coaches<\/h4>\n<p>As far as sore losers go, this is high up on the list. Mongolian wrestler Ganzorigiin Mandakhnaran was leading in the bronze-medal match and started to celebrate with 18 seconds of the bout to go. The judges penalised him for not engaging in the fight, which left the coaches to strip off in protest.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DominicTrant\">Words by @DominicTrant<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Olympics are over for another four years and they\u2019ve provided us with some memorable moments, both good and bad. Let\u2019s have a look at some of what\u2019s happened over the last 16 days. Winners Usain Bolt The Jamaican sprinter was on course for an unprecedented treble-treble heading into these Games and he duly delivered. 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