RIO 2016

Best images from Aug. 11 at the Rio Olympics

The United States volleyball team celebrates during the men's preliminary against Brazil.
The United States volleyball team celebrates during the men's preliminary against Brazil.
Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports
United States middle blocker Maxwell Holt hits the ball against Brazil during the men's preliminary.
United States middle blocker Maxwell Holt hits the ball against Brazil during the men's preliminary.
Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports
Long Ma (CHN) in action against Jike Zhang (CHN) during the men's singles table tennis gold medal match.
Long Ma (CHN) in action against Jike Zhang (CHN) during the men's singles table tennis gold medal match.
Guy Rhodes, USA TODAY Sports
Paula Lynn Obanana (USA) and Eva Lee (USA) compete against Korea during the women's doubles badminton.
Paula Lynn Obanana (USA) and Eva Lee (USA) compete against Korea during the women's doubles badminton.
David E. Klutho, USA TODAY Sports
Lithuania center Jonas Valanciunas (17) dunks against Argentina during the men's preliminary round.
Lithuania center Jonas Valanciunas (17) dunks against Argentina during the men's preliminary round.
Jeffrey Swinger, USA TODAY Sports
Brazil wing spiker Mauricio Borges Almeida Silva attempts to save the ball from going out of bounds against the United States during the men's preliminary.
Brazil wing spiker Mauricio Borges Almeida Silva attempts to save the ball from going out of bounds against the United States during the men's preliminary.
Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports
Argentina point guard Facundo Campazzo (7) reacts during the men's preliminary round against Lithuania.
Argentina point guard Facundo Campazzo (7) reacts during the men's preliminary round against Lithuania.
Jeffrey Swinger, USA TODAY Sports
Brazil libero Sergio Dutra Santos (10) celebrates against the United States during the men's preliminary.
Brazil libero Sergio Dutra Santos (10) celebrates against the United States during the men's preliminary.
Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports
Italy setter Simone Giannelli (6) digs the ball against Mexico during the men's preliminary in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Maracanazinho.
Italy setter Simone Giannelli (6) digs the ball against Mexico during the men's preliminary in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Maracanazinho.
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Spain center Guillermo Hernangomez Geuer (14) dunks over Nigeria defense during the men's preliminary round in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1.
Spain center Guillermo Hernangomez Geuer (14) dunks over Nigeria defense during the men's preliminary round in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1.
Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports
Simone Biles (USA) and Alexandra Raisman (USA) celebrates winning the gold and silver medals during the women's individual all-around final in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Rio Olympic Arena.
Simone Biles (USA) and Alexandra Raisman (USA) celebrates winning the gold and silver medals during the women's individual all-around final in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Rio Olympic Arena.
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Iris Wang (USA) competes during the women's singles against Lianne Tan (BEL, not pictured) in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Riocentro - Pavilion 4.
Iris Wang (USA) competes during the women's singles against Lianne Tan (BEL, not pictured) in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Riocentro - Pavilion 4.
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Vladimir Samsonov (BLR) reacts during his match against Jun Mizutani (JPN)  during the men's singles table tennis bronze medal match in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Riocentro - Pavilion 3.
Vladimir Samsonov (BLR) reacts during his match against Jun Mizutani (JPN) during the men's singles table tennis bronze medal match in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Riocentro - Pavilion 3.
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Jun Mizutani (JPN) celebrates after defeating Vladimir Samsonov (BLR) in the men's singles table tennis bronze medal match in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Riocentro - Pavilion 3.
Jun Mizutani (JPN) celebrates after defeating Vladimir Samsonov (BLR) in the men's singles table tennis bronze medal match in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Riocentro - Pavilion 3.
Guy Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports
Italy middle blocker Matteo Piano (14) hits the ball against Mexico during the men's preliminary in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Maracanazinho.
Italy middle blocker Matteo Piano (14) hits the ball against Mexico during the men's preliminary in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Maracanazinho.
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Great Britain back Tom Mitchell (6) throws Fiji forward Leone Nakarawa (5) to the grass during a rugby sevens gold medal match between Fiji and Great Britain at Deodoro Stadium in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Great Britain back Tom Mitchell (6) throws Fiji forward Leone Nakarawa (5) to the grass during a rugby sevens gold medal match between Fiji and Great Britain at Deodoro Stadium in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
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Marcus Ellis (GBR) and Chris Langridge (GBR) compete against Denmark during the men's doubles in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Riocentro - Pavilion 4.
Marcus Ellis (GBR) and Chris Langridge (GBR) compete against Denmark during the men's doubles in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Riocentro - Pavilion 4.
David E. Klutho-USA TODAY Sports
Simone Biles (USA) and Alexandra Raisman (USA) celebrate after the gold and silver medal during the women's individual all-around final in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Rio Olympic Arena.
Simone Biles (USA) and Alexandra Raisman (USA) celebrate after the gold and silver medal during the women's individual all-around final in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Rio Olympic Arena.
Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
Nigeria forward Al-Farouq Aminu (7) goes up for a shot over Spain defense during the men's preliminary round in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1.
Nigeria forward Al-Farouq Aminu (7) goes up for a shot over Spain defense during the men's preliminary round in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1.
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Violetta Kolobova (RUS), jumps in the air as she celebrates winning the bout against Irina Embrich (EST) and claiming the bronze medal in the women's epee team match at Carioca Arena 3 in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Violetta Kolobova (RUS), jumps in the air as she celebrates winning the bout against Irina Embrich (EST) and claiming the bronze medal in the women's epee team match at Carioca Arena 3 in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
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Kayla Harrison (USA, white) reacts with fans after defeating Audrey Tcheumeo (FRA) in the women's 78kg gold medal judo contest at Carioca Arena 2 during the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Kayla Harrison (USA, white) reacts with fans after defeating Audrey Tcheumeo (FRA) in the women's 78kg gold medal judo contest at Carioca Arena 2 during the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
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Brazil guard Leandro Barbosa (19) reacts during the men's preliminary round against Croatia in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1.
Brazil guard Leandro Barbosa (19) reacts during the men's preliminary round against Croatia in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1.
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United States right defender Brooke Sweat (2) dives for a ball in a women's preliminary - Pool A match against Russia at the Beach Volleyball Arena during the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
United States right defender Brooke Sweat (2) dives for a ball in a women's preliminary - Pool A match against Russia at the Beach Volleyball Arena during the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
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Simone Biles (USA) and Alexandra Raisman (USA) are introduced before the women's individual all-around final in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Rio Olympic Arena.
Simone Biles (USA) and Alexandra Raisman (USA) are introduced before the women's individual all-around final in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Rio Olympic Arena.
Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
United States right defender Brooke Sweat (2) reacts after a point in a women's preliminary - Pool A match against Russia at the Beach Volleyball Arena during the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
United States right defender Brooke Sweat (2) reacts after a point in a women's preliminary - Pool A match against Russia at the Beach Volleyball Arena during the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Keven Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Yang Yu (CHN) and Yuanting Tang (CHN) compete during the women's doubles against Germany in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Riocentro - Pavilion 4.
Yang Yu (CHN) and Yuanting Tang (CHN) compete during the women's doubles against Germany in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Riocentro - Pavilion 4.
David E. Klutho-USA TODAY Sports
Alexandra Raisman (USA) competes on the uneven bars during the women's individual all-around final in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Rio Olympic Arena.
Alexandra Raisman (USA) competes on the uneven bars during the women's individual all-around final in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Rio Olympic Arena.
Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY Sports
Kayla Harrison (USA, white) reacts after defeating Audrey Tcheumeo (BRA, blue) in the women's 78kg gold medal judo contest at Carioca Arena 2 during the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Kayla Harrison (USA, white) reacts after defeating Audrey Tcheumeo (BRA, blue) in the women's 78kg gold medal judo contest at Carioca Arena 2 during the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Simone Biles (USA) competes on the balance beam during the women's individual all-around final in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Rio Olympic Arena.
Simone Biles (USA) competes on the balance beam during the women's individual all-around final in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Rio Olympic Arena.
Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY Sports
Erika Kirpu (EST) competes against Lyubov Shutova (RUS) during the women's epee team bronze medal match at Carioca Arena 3 in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Erika Kirpu (EST) competes against Lyubov Shutova (RUS) during the women's epee team bronze medal match at Carioca Arena 3 in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Dan Powers-USA TODAY Sports
Roko Ukic of Croatia, right, and Leandro Barbosa of Brazil chase a ball during the men's preliminary round in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1.
Roko Ukic of Croatia, right, and Leandro Barbosa of Brazil chase a ball during the men's preliminary round in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1.
Jeffrey Swinger, USA TODAY Sports
Grzegorz Fualek of Poland hits a shot against against the block Marco Grimalt  of Chile in a men's preliminary - Pool E match at the Beach Volleyball Arena during the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Grzegorz Fualek of Poland hits a shot against against the block Marco Grimalt of Chile in a men's preliminary - Pool E match at the Beach Volleyball Arena during the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Keven Jairaj, USA TODAY Sports
Victoria Thornley and Katherine Grainger of Great Britain celebrate winning the silver medal during the women's rowing double sculls finals in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Lagoa Stadium.
Victoria Thornley and Katherine Grainger of Great Britain celebrate winning the silver medal during the women's rowing double sculls finals in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Lagoa Stadium.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY Sports
DJ Forbes of New Zealand takes a hand to the face from Damien Cler of France during a rugby sevens match at Deodoro Stadium in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
DJ Forbes of New Zealand takes a hand to the face from Damien Cler of France during a rugby sevens match at Deodoro Stadium in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Matt Kryger, USA TODAY Sports
Missy Franklin of the United States starts her women's 200-meter backstroke heats in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Olympic Aquatics Stadium.
Missy Franklin of the United States starts her women's 200-meter backstroke heats in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Olympic Aquatics Stadium.
Rob Schumacher, USA TODAY Sports
Andy Murray of Great Britain returns during his match against Fabio Fognini of Italy in the tennis singles competition in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Olympic Tennis Centre.
Andy Murray of Great Britain returns during his match against Fabio Fognini of Italy in the tennis singles competition in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Olympic Tennis Centre.
Geoff Burke, USA TODAY Sports
Charles Correa and Anderson Oliveira of Brazil compete during men's canoe double semifinals in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Whitewater Stadium.
Charles Correa and Anderson Oliveira of Brazil compete during men's canoe double semifinals in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Whitewater Stadium.
Guy Rhodes, USA TODAY Sports
Kinga Kolosinska, right, and Monika Brzostek of Poland stretch to return a a ball in a women's preliminary - Pool A match against Brazil at the Beach Volleyball Arena during the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Kinga Kolosinska, right, and Monika Brzostek of Poland stretch to return a a ball in a women's preliminary - Pool A match against Brazil at the Beach Volleyball Arena during the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Keven Jairaj, USA TODAY Sports
Danny Barrett of the United States puts the ball down for a try as he is tackled by Marcos Poggi of Spain during a rugby sevens match between at Deodoro Stadium in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Danny Barrett of the United States puts the ball down for a try as he is tackled by Marcos Poggi of Spain during a rugby sevens match between at Deodoro Stadium in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Matt Kryger, USA TODAY Sports
Nina Christen of Switzerland shoots during the women's 50-meter three position finals in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Olympic Shooting Centre.
Nina Christen of Switzerland shoots during the women's 50-meter three position finals in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Olympic Shooting Centre.
John David Mercer, USA TODAY Sports
Swimmers wait in the starting blocks during the men's 50-meter freestyle heats in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Olympic Aquatics Stadium.
Swimmers wait in the starting blocks during the men's 50-meter freestyle heats in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Olympic Aquatics Stadium.
Rob Schumacher, USA TODAY Sports
Jamie Subandhi and Phillip Chew of the United States (in red) compete against Korea during the mixed doubles in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Riocentro - Pavilion 4.
Jamie Subandhi and Phillip Chew of the United States (in red) compete against Korea during the mixed doubles in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Riocentro - Pavilion 4.
David E. Klutho, USA TODAY Sports
Billy Odhiambo of Kenya breaks away for a try during a rugby sevens match against Brazil at Deodoro Stadium in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Billy Odhiambo of Kenya breaks away for a try during a rugby sevens match against Brazil at Deodoro Stadium in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Matt Kryger, USA TODAY Sports
Mohamed Thakil of Eygpt spikes the ball against Russia during the men's preliminary in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Maracanazinho.
Mohamed Thakil of Eygpt spikes the ball against Russia during the men's preliminary in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Maracanazinho.
Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports
Makenzie Fischer of the United State prepares to shoot against China during the women's preliminary round game in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Maria Lenk Aquatics Centre.
Makenzie Fischer of the United State prepares to shoot against China during the women's preliminary round game in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Maria Lenk Aquatics Centre.
Andrew P. Scott, USA TODAY Sports
Dan Lin of China strteches for a shot during badminton preliminaries in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Riocentro - Pavilion 4.
Dan Lin of China strteches for a shot during badminton preliminaries in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Riocentro - Pavilion 4.
David E. Klutho, USA TODAY Sports
Soyib Kurbonov of Uzbekistan, right, and Artem Bloshenko of Ukraine compete in a men's 100kg elimination round judo contest at Carioca Arena 2 during the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Soyib Kurbonov of Uzbekistan, right, and Artem Bloshenko of Ukraine compete in a men's 100kg elimination round judo contest at Carioca Arena 2 during the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
Sarah Scherer of the United States shoots during the women's 50-meter three position qualifications in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Olympic Shooting Centre.
Sarah Scherer of the United States shoots during the women's 50-meter three position qualifications in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Olympic Shooting Centre.
John David Mercer, USA TODAY Spor
Aug 11, 2016; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil;  Long Ma (CHN) in action against Jun Mizutani (JPN) during the men's singles table tennis semifinals in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Riocentro - Pavilion 3. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports  ORG XMIT: USATSI-GRP-750 ORIG FILE ID:  20160811_jel_usa_002.jpg
Aug 11, 2016; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Long Ma (CHN) in action against Jun Mizutani (JPN) during the men's singles table tennis semifinals in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Riocentro - Pavilion 3. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-GRP-750 ORIG FILE ID: 20160811_jel_usa_002.jpg
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Germany celebrates winning the gold medal in the men's rowing quadruple sculls in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Lagoa Stadium.
Germany celebrates winning the gold medal in the men's rowing quadruple sculls in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Lagoa Stadium.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY Sports
Jiaxin Wu of China competes during an archery event at Sambodromo in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Jiaxin Wu of China competes during an archery event at Sambodromo in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Christopher Hanewinckel, USA TODAY Sports
San Yu Htwe of Myanmar competes during an archery event at Sambodromo in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
San Yu Htwe of Myanmar competes during an archery event at Sambodromo in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Christopher Hanewinckel, USA TODAY Sports
Nathalie Moellhausen of Brazil, left, competes against Yana Shemyakina of Ukraine during the women's epee team event at Carioca Arena 3 in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Nathalie Moellhausen of Brazil, left, competes against Yana Shemyakina of Ukraine during the women's epee team event at Carioca Arena 3 in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Daniel Powers, USA TODAY Sports
Danny Willett of Great Britain, left, talks with Bubba Watson of the United States on the prior to the first round of the men's golf in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Olympic Golf Course.
Danny Willett of Great Britain, left, talks with Bubba Watson of the United States on the prior to the first round of the men's golf in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Olympic Golf Course.
Michael Madrid, USA TODAY Sports
Claire Lambe and Sinead Lynch of Irleand celebrate after the women's rowing lightweight sculls in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Lagoa Stadium.
Claire Lambe and Sinead Lynch of Irleand celebrate after the women's rowing lightweight sculls in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Lagoa Stadium.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY Sports
A view of the contestants  during the women's 50-meter three position qualifications in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Olympic Shooting Centre.
A view of the contestants during the women's 50-meter three position qualifications in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Olympic Shooting Centre.
John David Mercer, USA TODAY Spor
An overall view of the first tee as Adilson Da Silva of Brazil hits his tee shot hits his tee shot during the first round of men's golf in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Olympic Golf Course.
An overall view of the first tee as Adilson Da Silva of Brazil hits his tee shot hits his tee shot during the first round of men's golf in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Olympic Golf Course.
Jason Getz, USA TODAY Sports