Rio 2016 Olympic Games
RT brings you all the latest news as the best athletes from across the world compete at the first-ever South American Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil.
15 August 2016
19:01 GMTRussian gymnast Denis Ablyazin has won his second medal of the day, this time landing silver in the men's vault with 15.516 points.
The gold medal went to North Korea’s Ri Se-gwang, who earned 15.691 points, while bronze went to Kenzo Shirai of Japan (15.449 points).
Earlier today Ablyazin earned the bronze in the men's rings.
- 18:14 GMT
- Two people were lightly injured when a television camera suspended by cables fell to the ground in the Olympic Park outside the basketball arena, Globonews reported.
Câmera cai em cima de 2 mulheres no parque olímpico. pic.twitter.com/LqYs79eyqG
— Maria Jose (@mjascencao) August 15, 2016Television images showed one woman who was treated by medics walk from the scene wearing a neck brace, while the other victim was carried off on a stretcher.
- 17:33 GMT
Russian gymnast Denis Ablyazin has won the bronze medal in the men's rings. Ablyzin now has silver and bronze medals at the Rio Games.
Denis Ablyazin
— vicky (@possiblyvicky) August 9, 2016
Gymnastics- Russia pic.twitter.com/ylD7o6Ez6MThe gold medal was won by Eleftherios Petrounias of Greece. Brazilian Arthur Zanetti received the silver.
- 14:29 GMT
Russian kayakers Elena Anyushina and Kira Stepanova are through to the women’s kayak double 500m canoe sprint event.
Российские байдарочницы Елена Анюшина и Кира Степанова, а также каноист Илья Штокалов вышли в финал #Rio2016! pic.twitter.com/GcCHrRKgK8
— Молния Рио-2016 (@molniasport) August 15, 2016Canoeist Ilia Shtokalov is through to the men’s canoe single 1000m.
- 14:07 GMT
Russian wrestler Davit Chakvetadze is through to the quarterfinal in the men’s Greco-Roman 85kg event.
GR85 Qualification: Davit CHAKVETADZE (RUS) df. Saman Ahmed TAHMASEBI (AZE), 3-0. #wrestling#RioWrestle#Rio2016pic.twitter.com/yGNI44BuZI
— World Wrestling (@wrestling) August 15, 2016 - 05:28 GMT
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has upheld the appeal of Russian long-jumper Darya Klishina against the International Athletics Federation (IAAF). The decision will allow her to compete in Rio. The women’s long-jump qualification is scheduled to take place on Tuesday.
#CAS удовлетворил апелляцию Дарьи Клишиной, она выступит на Олимпиаде в #Рио#спорт#допинг#Клишина#Россия#прыжкиpic.twitter.com/qrvHzCIqtZ
— wp_women (@wp_women) 15 августа 2016 г. - 04:26 GMT
Russia’s women’s volleyball team suffered its first setback in Rio, losing to the Olympic hosts. The Brazilians beat the Russians with a sweep victory of three sets to zero.
However, the Russians managed to qualify for the quarterfinals, where they will play Serbia, due to their second place in the group.On their road to the next stage, the Russian team proved stronger than Argentine, South Korea and Cameroon.
Российские волейболистки проиграли в Рио Бразилии и ждут жеребьевку плей-оффhttps://t.co/OK6zRvsPl5pic.twitter.com/RFoiGuvQbt
— Life | Новости (@lifenews_ru) 15 августа 2016 г.“Yes, it was our first late match at the tournament while Brazilian team always plays at this time, but it is not an excuse. We felt OK, we were simply struggling a lot, that’s why we lost,” Russian volleyball player Nataliya Goncharova told journalists.
- 01:51 GMT
Superstar sprinter Usain Bolt won gold in the men’s 100m with 9.81 seconds, leaving his American long-time nemesis Justin Gatlin in second place. The Jamaican remains undefeated at his favorite distance since the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Andre De Grasse from Canada reached the finish line third to claim bronze.
READ MORE: Jamaica celebrates: Bolt beats Gatlin in 100m sprint to win Rio gold & 7th Olympic title
Genio del atletismo mundial: Usain Bolt.😃☺😀 pic.twitter.com/1Jiw6xQnSO
— Phillips Guerrero (@Phillipito17) 15 августа 2016 г. - 00:51 GMT
British tennis player Andy Murray has clinched victory in a 4-hour epic battle with Argentinian Juan Martín del Potro. Murray, the world No. 2, became the first ever two-time individual Olympic champion in tennis history. Murray won his first Olympic gold at the 2012 London Olympics.
#GBR's @andy_murray takes #Gold and becomes the 1st #Tennis player to successfully defend #Olympics Single's Title pic.twitter.com/lO4FT0LsuO
— Rio 2016 (@Rio2016_en) August 15, 2016Kei Nishikori from Japan beat Rio Olympics men’s doubles champion Rafael Nadal to claim bronze.
Prize ceremony for @andy_murray@keinishikori and @delpotrojuan 3 unbelievable tennis players 👍🏻 pic.twitter.com/5zP4Fvw4Bj
— Robin Söderling (@RSoderling) August 15, 2016 14 August 2016
23:58 GMTTwo different DNAs were allegedly found in Russian long jumper Darya Klishina’s urine sample, ARD television journalist Hajo Seppelt tweeted. In addition, some of the bottles with Klishina’s samples had scratches on them, which prompted a last-minute suspension of the athlete, he claimed.
The final decision on Klishina, who appealed the ban to CAS, is expected to be made Monday morning.
“The issue is being considered. The decision is likely to be announced on Monday morning,” a CAS spokesman told R-Sport.