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Russian diver's embarrassing back flop

She's a multiple gold medallist at several European Championships, winning events both as a part of a team and as an individual. But

Doubts linger: 'It's too easy'

Less than five minutes after Almaz Ayana had crossed the line in the 10,000m final, one of her rivals said what everyone was thinking.

'Classless' US star draws criticism

It's not often America turns on one of its own athletes in the middle of an Olympic Games but this "coward" is copping it.

Valiant Val still Kiwi hero

Adams came agonisingly close yesterday to becoming the first New Zealander to win three consecutive Olympic gold medals in the shot put final.

Paul Little: Going green over Rio's Games

COMMENT: The Rio Olympics are a perfect reflection of everything that is wrong with our times.

We've plenty to be proud of at Rio

COMMENT: There's always medals per capita and medals per GDP tables. Look at those and we're still beating the Aussies. That has to count for something.

Women's pursuit team to ride for bronze

The New Zealand women's pursuit cycling team have booked a ride for a bronze medal later this morning.

'We were just waiting, waiting, waiting'

Mahe Drysdale says he'll never forget the uncertainty he felt while floating next to Martin in the finish area, waiting to hear if he had won gold.

Brilliant start for Burling and Tuke

Peter Burling and Blair Tuke put the wind up their rivals on the opening day of racing in the 49er class in Rio today.

Hamblin heartbroken after failing to make 1500m semis

An emotional Nikki Hamblin said she was in shock after failing to advance to the semifinals of the 1500m at the Rio Olympics.

Adams: 'I've got to celebrate it'

Valerie Adams began today within a stone's throw of Olympic immortality but a personal best from American Michelle Carter left her with the silver medal.

Rio Olympics: As it happened - day 7

A stunning final throw from American Michelle Carter has pinched the gold medal from Valerie Adams in Rio.

Kiwi cyclist Sam Webster studying his competition

Kiwi cyclist Sam Webster will be hitting the books hard ahead of his second-round match sprint against Russian Denis Dmitriev.

Aussie interviewed as dad is arrested

Bronze-medallist Dane Bird-Smith choked up with emotion speaking about his father. He had no idea his dad had just been arrested.

Black Sticks stun world's best

Result means the No 4-ranked Kiwis are now assured of a place in the last eight with one pool match left to play.

What you need to know about Bolt's health

The celebrity status of Usain Bolt has reached such feverish levels that even his parents held their own press conference in Rio yesterday. The