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Holes appear in swimmers' holdup story

Claims and denials • Ryan Lochte says he did not have his wallet with him when he went through security at the athletes' village. •

Swimmers confess Lochte story 'made up'

US swimmers Jack Conger and Gunnar Bentz have told police that they fabricated claims that they and Ryan Lochte were robbed at a gas station.

Rio: While you were sleeping - day 13

Catch up on all the action from the Kiwis in Rio.

'She is battling to stay alive'

British TV presenter Charlie Webster is fighting for her life in a Brazilian hospital after being struck down by a rare strain of malaria while covering the Olympics.

British athlete held up at gunpoint in Rio

A British Olympian has reportedly been held up at gunpoint during a night on the town in Rio.

The cruelest rule in sports

Four years of Olympic training, gone a millisecond too soon. No warnings, no do-overs. You're done.

Everyone is getting engaged at the Rio Olympics

Love is in the air in Rio de Janeiro. Maybe it's the natural exhilaration of achieving a lifelong goal you've worked toward with

Did a current in the Rio pool favour lanes?

Allegations have surfaced that Olympic swimmers on one side of the pool in Rio were advantaged because of a current. Three scientists

Rio wrap: Gatlin misses 200m final

Relive all the action from day 12 of the Rio Olympics, capped when Justin Gatlin failed to reach the 200m final.

Twist in pole vault 'penis' story

Japanese pole vault phenomenon Hiroki Ogita has spoken out to give his side of the viral moment his manhood collided with the pole vault bar.

Ko saves round with miraculous eagle

A miraculous eagle has rescued a nervous Lydia Ko's first round in Rio as women's golf ended a 116-year absence from the Olympic Games.

Michael Phelps enjoys first day of retirement in the pool

Despite having officially hung up the goggles for good, Olympic legend Michael Phelps has spent his first day of retirement in the

Olympian's partner dragged into dispute

The partner of NZ Olympic cyclist Linda Villumsen is in the middle of a sibling controversy which has arisen after Britain's extraordinary success on the Rio track.

Testosterone-charged Semenya 'jogs' to victory in women's 800m heat

The South African athlete once forced to undergo gender testing is being guarded round the clock ahead of her bid to win Olympic gold

Burling & Tuke lead great day on water

Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have confirmed their gold medal while Jo Aleh and Polly Powrie took out silver in the women's 470 class earlier this morning.

Carrington on course for double-gold

Lisa Carrington has today been sharply reminded how difficult a challenge she'll face tomorrow if she's to complete a golden Rio Olympic kayak double.