Usain Bolt claimed an eighth Olympic gold medal ©Getty Images

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Usain Bolt sinks to the ground in celebration after a third successive Olympic 200m title ©Getty Images
Usain Bolt sinks to the ground in celebration after a third successive Olympic 200m title ©Getty Images
Ashton Eaton celebrates winning the decathlon title ©Getty Images
Ashton Eaton celebrates winning the decathlon title ©Getty Images


Decathletes gather together at the end of their two day competition ©Getty Images
Decathletes gather together at the end of their two day competition ©Getty Images


Runners collapse onto the track after the women's 400m hurdles final ©Getty Images
Runners collapse onto the track after the women's 400m hurdles final ©Getty Images


Ahmad Abughaush claimed Jordan's first Olympic medal, and a golden one, in the men's under 68kg category ©Getty Images
Ahmad Abughaush claimed Jordan's first Olympic medal, and a golden one, in the men's under 68kg category ©Getty Images


Four new members of the IOC Athletes' Commission were elected ©ITG
Four new members of the IOC Athletes' Commission were elected ©ITG


Alistair Brownlee was one Briton to successfully defend an Olympic title today - in triathlon ©Getty Images
Alistair Brownlee was one Briton to successfully defend an Olympic title today - in triathlon ©Getty Images


Taekwondo star Jade Jones (right) also became a double Olympic champion ©Getty Images
Taekwondo star Jade Jones (right) also became a double Olympic champion ©Getty Images


Brazil's night ended in perfect fashion with beach volleyball gold ©Getty Images
Brazil's night ended in perfect fashion with beach volleyball gold ©Getty Images