Fireworks explode over Tokyo's National Stadium at the end of the Olympics' closing ceremony on Sunday, August 8. The word "arigato," seen at left, means thank you in Japanese.
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Fireworks explode over Tokyo's National Stadium at the end of the Olympics' closing ceremony on Sunday, August 8. The word "arigato," seen at left, means thank you in Japanese.
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Updated 5:57 PM EDT, Sun August 8, 2021

The Tokyo Olympics arrived a year later than expected, and very few fans could attend because of the ongoing pandemic.

But these Games still produced amazing performances and some unforgettable moments.

American swimmer Caeleb Dressel won the most gold medals in Tokyo (five), and Australian swimmer Emma McKeon won the most medals in all (seven). Only one other woman in history, Soviet gymnast Maria Gorokhovskaya, has won seven medals at a single Olympics.

Simone Biles and her struggles with "the twisties" dominated the headlines in gymnastics, but she bounced back to win a bronze on the balance beam. And when she couldn't defend her individual all-around title, teammate Suni Lee stepped up and became the fifth straight American to win the event.

In track and field, Jamaican sprinter Elaine Thompson-Herah became the first-ever woman to win the 100 and 200 meters at consecutive Olympics. World records were shattered in the men's and women's 400-meter hurdles. And the United States' Allyson Felix became the most decorated woman — and the most decorated American — in Olympic track-and-field history.

Four sports made their Olympic debut this year: karate, skateboarding, surfing and sport climbing. And transgender athletes Laurel Hubbard and Quinn broke down barriers.

The Olympic cauldron closes, extinguishing the Olympic flame at the end of the closing ceremony.
The Olympic cauldron closes, extinguishing the Olympic flame at the end of the closing ceremony.
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Dancers perform during the closing ceremony.
Dancers perform during the closing ceremony.
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The national flags of Japan, Greece and France fly during the closing ceremony. Greece is the birthplace of the Olympic Games. France will host the 2024 Summer Olympics.
The national flags of Japan, Greece and France fly during the closing ceremony. Greece is the birthplace of the Olympic Games. France will host the 2024 Summer Olympics.
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The Olympic flag is folded after being lowered during the closing ceremony.
The Olympic flag is folded after being lowered during the closing ceremony.
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Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge, who won the gold medal in the marathon, listens as his country's National Anthem is played during his medal ceremony. The medal ceremonies for both the men's and women's marathon took place during the closing ceremony. And that meant two playings of the Kenyan National Anthem, as Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir won gold in the women's event.
Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge, who won the gold medal in the marathon, listens as his country's National Anthem is played during his medal ceremony. The medal ceremonies for both the men's and women's marathon took place during the closing ceremony. And that meant two playings of the Kenyan National Anthem, as Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir won gold in the women's event.
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Jets conduct a flyover next to the Eiffel Tower in Paris. While the closing ceremony was held in Tokyo, a celebration was held in Paris. The French capital will be hosting the next Summer Games in 2024.
Jets conduct a flyover next to the Eiffel Tower in Paris. While the closing ceremony was held in Tokyo, a celebration was held in Paris. The French capital will be hosting the next Summer Games in 2024.
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Thomas Bach, the president of the International Olympic Committee, makes a heart gesture as he delivers a speech at the closing ceremony. In his speech, Bach thanked the athletes and the Japanese people for their hard work and sacrifices in staging the most logistically challenging Olympic Games in history. "We did it together," he said.
Thomas Bach, the president of the International Olympic Committee, makes a heart gesture as he delivers a speech at the closing ceremony. In his speech, Bach thanked the athletes and the Japanese people for their hard work and sacrifices in staging the most logistically challenging Olympic Games in history. "We did it together," he said.
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Athletes watch performers take part in the closing ceremony. Because of Covid-19 protocols, all athletes were required to leave Japan within 48 hours of their competition, so there were fewer athletes at the closing ceremony than there were at the opening ceremony.
Athletes watch performers take part in the closing ceremony. Because of Covid-19 protocols, all athletes were required to leave Japan within 48 hours of their competition, so there were fewer athletes at the closing ceremony than there were at the opening ceremony.
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Polish athletes take pictures as they attend the closing ceremony.
Polish athletes take pictures as they attend the closing ceremony.
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The flags of each participating nation are brought into the stadium for the closing ceremony.
The flags of each participating nation are brought into the stadium for the closing ceremony.
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Dignitaries applaud at the beginning of the closing ceremony.
Dignitaries applaud at the beginning of the closing ceremony.
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American athletes show their medals to a video camera at the closing ceremony. <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/08/sport/olympics-usa-most-medals/index.html" target="_blank">The United States finished on top of the medal table</a> for the third straight Summer Olympics, winning 39 gold medals and 113 medals in all. Second-place China finished with 38 golds and 88 medals in all. Host nation Japan had a third-best 27 golds and won a total of 58 medals.
American athletes show their medals to a video camera at the closing ceremony. The United States finished on top of the medal table for the third straight Summer Olympics, winning 39 gold medals and 113 medals in all. Second-place China finished with 38 golds and 88 medals in all. Host nation Japan had a third-best 27 golds and won a total of 58 medals.
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The Japanese flag is brought into the stadium at the start of the closing ceremony.
The Japanese flag is brought into the stadium at the start of the closing ceremony.
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Fireworks explode over the National Stadium.
Fireworks explode over the National Stadium.
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The United States' Brittney Griner, right, defends Japan's Maki Takada during the gold-medal basketball game on August 8. Griner scored 30 points as <a href="https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/tokyo-2020-olympics-08-08-21-spt/h_503bb19990d71b68b2d84343466c24c1" target="_blank">the Americans won 90-75.</a> It is the seventh consecutive gold medal for the US women's basketball team.
The United States' Brittney Griner, right, defends Japan's Maki Takada during the gold-medal basketball game on August 8. Griner scored 30 points as the Americans won 90-75. It is the seventh consecutive gold medal for the US women's basketball team.
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Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge crosses the finish line August 8 <a href="https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/tokyo-2020-olympics-08-07-21-spt/h_af4bb17527e168632036b0fa6e6d54a5" target="_blank">to win the marathon</a> for the second Olympics in a row. Kipchoge, the world-record holder in the event, finished with a time of 2:08:38.
Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge crosses the finish line August 8 to win the marathon for the second Olympics in a row. Kipchoge, the world-record holder in the event, finished with a time of 2:08:38.
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US basketball player Sue Bird is <a href="https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/tokyo-2020-olympics-08-08-21-spt/h_bc7226718980e05be0decb858cc5a090" target="_blank">congratulated by her partner, Megan Rapinoe,</a> after the gold-medal game. Bird and teammate Diana Taurasi had just won their fifth career Olympic golds.
US basketball player Sue Bird is congratulated by her partner, Megan Rapinoe, after the gold-medal game. Bird and teammate Diana Taurasi had just won their fifth career Olympic golds.
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Serbia's Nikola Dedović, Vladimir Vujasinović and Milan Aleksić jump into the pool as they celebrate winning <a href="https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/tokyo-2020-olympics-08-08-21-spt/h_a15625c29c75324d0b2fcf55f37f79ac" target="_blank">the water polo final against Greece </a>on August 8. Serbia won the match 13-10.
Serbia's Nikola Dedović, Vladimir Vujasinović and Milan Aleksić jump into the pool as they celebrate winning the water polo final against Greece on August 8. Serbia won the match 13-10.
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Jennifer Valente holds the American flag after <a href="https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/tokyo-2020-olympics-08-08-21-spt/h_f7a98da2ab04c518550c14c7c1c9ac5e" target="_blank">winning gold at the Omnium track cycling event</a> on August 8. It is the United States' first gold medal in track cycling since 2000.
Jennifer Valente holds the American flag after winning gold at the Omnium track cycling event on August 8. It is the United States' first gold medal in track cycling since 2000.
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The United States' Jordyn Poulter, right, sets the ball during <a href="https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/tokyo-2020-olympics-08-08-21-spt/h_1307b067886f6129d5a535fad820afdc" target="_blank">the gold-medal volleyball match</a> against Brazil on August 8. The Americans defeated Brazil 3-0. It is the United States' first-ever gold medal in women's volleyball.
The United States' Jordyn Poulter, right, sets the ball during the gold-medal volleyball match against Brazil on August 8. The Americans defeated Brazil 3-0. It is the United States' first-ever gold medal in women's volleyball.
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Linoy Ashram, a rhythmic gymnast from Israel, won gold in the individual all-around on Saturday, August 7.
Linoy Ashram, a rhythmic gymnast from Israel, won gold in the individual all-around on Saturday, August 7.
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Japan's baseball team celebrates with manager Atsunori Inaba after <a href="https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/tokyo-2020-olympics-08-07-21-spt/h_20d805ee1b60a343b67edab57c1bb89c" target="_blank">winning the gold-medal game</a> against the United States on August 7.
Japan's baseball team celebrates with manager Atsunori Inaba after winning the gold-medal game against the United States on August 7.
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The United States' Allyson Felix runs in the 4x400-meter relay on August 7. The US team won gold, making Felix <a href="https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/tokyo-2020-olympics-08-07-21-spt/h_6df17226e0ece94448232298e60511db" target="_blank">the most decorated American athlete in Olympic track-and-field history.</a>
The United States' Allyson Felix runs in the 4x400-meter relay on August 7. The US team won gold, making Felix the most decorated American athlete in Olympic track-and-field history.
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Brazil's Hebert Sousa, center, celebrates after he knocked out Ukraine's Oleksandr Khyzhniak to win the middleweight final on August 7. Khyzhniak was leading the first two rounds when Sousa caught him in the chin with a left hook.
Brazil's Hebert Sousa, center, celebrates after he knocked out Ukraine's Oleksandr Khyzhniak to win the middleweight final on August 7. Khyzhniak was leading the first two rounds when Sousa caught him in the chin with a left hook.
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The Netherlands' Sifan Hassan places a bag of ice on her face after <a href="https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/tokyo-2020-olympics-08-07-21-spt/h_c82d5d9a6c216a4f0d275f26f95aaa58" target="_blank">winning gold in the 10,000 meters</a> on August 7. Hassan also won the 5,000 meters in Tokyo and finished third in the 1,500. She's the first person in Olympic history to complete a medley of medals across both the middle- and long-distance events in a single Games.
The Netherlands' Sifan Hassan places a bag of ice on her face after winning gold in the 10,000 meters on August 7. Hassan also won the 5,000 meters in Tokyo and finished third in the 1,500. She's the first person in Olympic history to complete a medley of medals across both the middle- and long-distance events in a single Games.
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The United States' Nelly Korda, right, is congratulated by her sister, Jessica, after <a href="https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/tokyo-2020-olympics-08-07-21-spt/h_1ef78f509d1f661ba17cbf7cac6844a3" target="_blank">winning the gold medal by one stroke</a> on August 7. Nelly Korda, the world's top-ranked female golfer, took the tournament lead after a second-round 62. Jessica Korda finished tied for 15th.
The United States' Nelly Korda, right, is congratulated by her sister, Jessica, after winning the gold medal by one stroke on August 7. Nelly Korda, the world's top-ranked female golfer, took the tournament lead after a second-round 62. Jessica Korda finished tied for 15th.
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Kazakhstan's Sergey Ponomaryov, left, crashes with Malaysia's Muhammad Shah Firdaus Sahrom during a keirin race on August 7.
Kazakhstan's Sergey Ponomaryov, left, crashes with Malaysia's Muhammad Shah Firdaus Sahrom during a keirin race on August 7.
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A Russian artistic swimmer competes in the team event on August 7. <a href="https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/tokyo-2020-olympics-08-07-21-spt/h_2383664d8b845653690edb64f8fe7554" target="_blank">Russian swimmers won gold</a> in both the team and duet events in Tokyo.
A Russian artistic swimmer competes in the team event on August 7. Russian swimmers won gold in both the team and duet events in Tokyo.
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Jessica Springsteen, the daughter of rock star Bruce Springsteen, was part of the US equestrian team <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/07/sport/jessica-springsteen-silver-tokyo-intl-spt/index.html" target="_blank">that won silver in jumping</a> on August 7.
Jessica Springsteen, the daughter of rock star Bruce Springsteen, was part of the US equestrian team that won silver in jumping on August 7.
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Brazilian defender Dani Alves, left, and Spanish midfielder Carlos Soler react after <a href="https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/tokyo-2020-olympics-08-07-21-spt/h_bbe049a5800eb5f90d4e598956a6dd58" target="_blank">Brazil defeated Spain</a> 2-1 in the gold-medal football match on August 7. Brazil is the fifth men's team in history to win back-to-back titles at the Olympics.
Brazilian defender Dani Alves, left, and Spanish midfielder Carlos Soler react after Brazil defeated Spain 2-1 in the gold-medal football match on August 7. Brazil is the fifth men's team in history to win back-to-back titles at the Olympics.
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Ashleigh Johnson celebrates after the United States defeated Spain in the <a href="https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/tokyo-2020-olympics-08-07-21-spt/h_b1f5bd339ce782ce5cdecc2684560047" target="_blank">water polo final</a> on August 7. It's the third straight gold for the Americans, who won 14-5. That's the largest margin of victory in the history of water polo's gold-medal matches.
Ashleigh Johnson celebrates after the United States defeated Spain in the water polo final on August 7. It's the third straight gold for the Americans, who won 14-5. That's the largest margin of victory in the history of water polo's gold-medal matches.
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India's Neeraj Chopra won the javelin on August 7, becoming <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/07/sport/neeraj-chopra-india-olympics-javelin-spt-intl/index.html" target="_blank">the first Indian athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in track and field.</a>
India's Neeraj Chopra won the javelin on August 7, becoming the first Indian athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in track and field.
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US basketball players celebrate after <a href="https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/tokyo-2020-olympics-08-07-21-spt/h_fbb5e6e6f9790e71f12c0994183a4819" target="_blank">defeating France 87-82 in the gold-medal game</a> on August 7. It's the Americans' fourth straight gold in men's basketball.
US basketball players celebrate after defeating France 87-82 in the gold-medal game on August 7. It's the Americans' fourth straight gold in men's basketball.
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Chinese diver Cao Yuan competes in the 10-meter platform event on August 7. He won the gold and became the first athlete to win Olympic gold medals in three different diving events. He won gold in the 3-meter springboard in 2016, and he won gold in the 10-meter synchronized event in 2012.
Chinese diver Cao Yuan competes in the 10-meter platform event on August 7. He won the gold and became the first athlete to win Olympic gold medals in three different diving events. He won gold in the 3-meter springboard in 2016, and he won gold in the 10-meter synchronized event in 2012.
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Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir crosses the finish line to <a href="https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/tokyo-2020-olympics-08-06-21-spt/h_858792735c3c8bfeccdc9dbf238e95bc" target="_blank">win the marathon</a> on August 7. Her countrywoman Brigid Kosgei earned the silver medal.
Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir crosses the finish line to win the marathon on August 7. Her countrywoman Brigid Kosgei earned the silver medal.
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Italy's Filippo Tortu, bottom, finishes ahead of Great Britain's Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake <a href="https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/tokyo-2020-olympics-08-06-21-spt/h_8b0ed1bae950c6809673c316f9d711ac" target="_blank">by just .01 seconds</a> to win gold in the 4x100-meter relay on Friday, August 6.
Italy's Filippo Tortu, bottom, finishes ahead of Great Britain's Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake by just .01 seconds to win gold in the 4x100-meter relay on Friday, August 6.
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Germany's Annika Schleu was leading the modern pentathlon after two events. But in the show jumping event on August 6, her horse, Saint Boy, refused to cooperate with her wishes. The horse just wouldn't jump, and <a href="https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/tokyo-2020-olympics-08-06-21-spt/h_e2ea37082eedb53e79deba154d931c9b" target="_blank">Schleu broke into tears</a> as her medal hopes faded away. In the modern pentathlon, horses are assigned to athletes via a draw.
Germany's Annika Schleu was leading the modern pentathlon after two events. But in the show jumping event on August 6, her horse, Saint Boy, refused to cooperate with her wishes. The horse just wouldn't jump, and Schleu broke into tears as her medal hopes faded away. In the modern pentathlon, horses are assigned to athletes via a draw.
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Teammates mob Canada's Julia Grosso after she scored the winning penalty in the shootout against Sweden on August 6. The gold-medal match was tied 1-1 after extra time, so a shootout had to decide the winner. It is <a href="https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/tokyo-2020-olympics-08-06-21-spt/h_0a52c11c018e696baded3777427d393a" target="_blank">Canada's first gold medal in women's football.</a>
Teammates mob Canada's Julia Grosso after she scored the winning penalty in the shootout against Sweden on August 6. The gold-medal match was tied 1-1 after extra time, so a shootout had to decide the winner. It is Canada's first gold medal in women's football.
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Cuban boxer Julio César La Cruz poses with his gold medal after winning the heavyweight final on August 6.
Cuban boxer Julio César La Cruz poses with his gold medal after winning the heavyweight final on August 6.
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China's Liu Shiying competes in the <a href="https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/tokyo-2020-olympics-08-06-21-spt/h_5fff32ba0db7c8df821a21f71967b380" target="_blank">javelin final</a> on August 6. Her first throw of 66.34 meters was enough to secure the gold medal.
China's Liu Shiying competes in the javelin final on August 6. Her first throw of 66.34 meters was enough to secure the gold medal.
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American wrestler Gable Steveson celebrates after a <a href="https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/tokyo-2020-olympics-08-06-21-spt/h_fa83b7c83d36fcfb8a0035d8791cc125" target="_blank">dramatic last-second comeback</a> earned him a gold medal on August 6. Steveson was named after legendary wrestler Dan Gable, who won gold at the Olympics in 1972.
American wrestler Gable Steveson celebrates after a dramatic last-second comeback earned him a gold medal on August 6. Steveson was named after legendary wrestler Dan Gable, who won gold at the Olympics in 1972.
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Canadian footballer Quinn waves during a medal ceremony in Yokohama, Japan. Quinn, who goes by just the one name, is <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/05/sport/quinn-canada-sweden-spt-intl/index.html" target="_blank">the first trans and the first nonbinary athlete to win a Olympic medal.</a>
Canadian footballer Quinn waves during a medal ceremony in Yokohama, Japan. Quinn, who goes by just the one name, is the first trans and the first nonbinary athlete to win a Olympic medal.
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Alina Harnasko, a rhythmic gymnast from Belarus, competes in the individual all-around on August 6.
Alina Harnasko, a rhythmic gymnast from Belarus, competes in the individual all-around on August 6.
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The United States' Paul Chelimo dives over the finish line to win a bronze medal in the 5,000 meters on August 6. He finished just ahead of Kenya's Nicholas Kipkorir Kimeli.
The United States' Paul Chelimo dives over the finish line to win a bronze medal in the 5,000 meters on August 6. He finished just ahead of Kenya's Nicholas Kipkorir Kimeli.
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The Netherlands' field hockey team celebrates their 3-1 win over Argentina in the gold-medal match on August 6. The Netherlands became the first country <a href="https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/tokyo-2020-olympics-08-06-21-spt/h_ee43255a21088856e898b0025af865cc" target="_blank">to win four Olympic titles</a> in women's field hockey.
The Netherlands' field hockey team celebrates their 3-1 win over Argentina in the gold-medal match on August 6. The Netherlands became the first country to win four Olympic titles in women's field hockey.
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The United States' Allyson Felix celebrates after <a href="https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/tokyo-2020-olympics-08-06-21-spt/h_c43d6f52d2aea0dc6f56d09020439a73" target="_blank">winning the bronze medal</a> in the 400 meters on August 6. She passed Jamaica's Merlene Ottey to become the most decorated woman in Olympic track-and-field history.
The United States' Allyson Felix celebrates after winning the bronze medal in the 400 meters on August 6. She passed Jamaica's Merlene Ottey to become the most decorated woman in Olympic track-and-field history.
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Team Italy competes in artistic swimming on August 6.
Team Italy competes in artistic swimming on August 6.
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Slovenia's Janja Garnbret reacts after becoming <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/06/sport/janja-garnbret-sports-climbing-tokyo-olympics-spt-intl/index.html" target="_blank">the first woman to win an Olympic gold medal in sport climbing </a>on August 6. At left are bronze medalist Akiyo Noguchi and silver medalist Miho Nonaka, both of Japan.
Slovenia's Janja Garnbret reacts after becoming the first woman to win an Olympic gold medal in sport climbing on August 6. At left are bronze medalist Akiyo Noguchi and silver medalist Miho Nonaka, both of Japan.
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Japan's Ryo Kiyuna holds a photo of his late mother after <a href="https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/tokyo-2020-olympics-08-06-21-spt/h_847fb05b498eda3551989c461857a2e8" target="_blank">winning gold in karate's kata event</a> on August 6. Kiyuna is from the island of Okinawa, which is considered the birthplace of karate.
Japan's Ryo Kiyuna holds a photo of his late mother after winning gold in karate's kata event on August 6. Kiyuna is from the island of Okinawa, which is considered the birthplace of karate.
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The United States' Breanna Stewart plays against Serbia in a basketball semifinal on August 6. The Americans won 79-59.
The United States' Breanna Stewart plays against Serbia in a basketball semifinal on August 6. The Americans won 79-59.
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From left, American beach volleyball players April Ross and Alix Klineman celebrate after they won their <a href="https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/tokyo-2020-olympics-08-05-21-spt/h_faefc6150a210d35f46498be8df1f679" target="_blank">gold-medal match</a> on August 6.
From left, American beach volleyball players April Ross and Alix Klineman celebrate after they won their gold-medal match on August 6.
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Japan's Tomokazu Harimoto, left, celebrates after defeating South Korea's Jang Woo-jin to win a bronze medal in table tennis on August 6.
Japan's Tomokazu Harimoto, left, celebrates after defeating South Korea's Jang Woo-jin to win a bronze medal in table tennis on August 6.
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Chinese diver Quan Hongchan competes in the 10-meter platform final on Thursday, August 5. The 14-year-old is the second-youngest female ever <a href="https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/tokyo-2020-olympics-08-05-21-spt/h_c25efb2c4e36e8ba76624d8c60fa3ab0" target="_blank">to win gold </a>in the event. Two of her dives were perfect 10s.
Chinese diver Quan Hongchan competes in the 10-meter platform final on Thursday, August 5. The 14-year-old is the second-youngest female ever to win gold in the event. Two of her dives were perfect 10s.
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The United States' Megan Rapinoe celebrates with her teammates after scoring the opening goal of the bronze-medal match against Australia on August 5. It was an Olimpico goal, which is a goal straight from a corner kick, and she later added another score as <a href="https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/tokyo-2020-olympics-08-05-21-spt/h_3d38ca534ac779dbd51a3419ada50589" target="_blank">the United States won 4-3.</a>
The United States' Megan Rapinoe celebrates with her teammates after scoring the opening goal of the bronze-medal match against Australia on August 5. It was an Olimpico goal, which is a goal straight from a corner kick, and she later added another score as the United States won 4-3.
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Belgium's Nafissatou Thiam throws a javelin on her way to <a href="https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/tokyo-2020-olympics-08-05-21-spt/h_982943442a366f096662fafb4971fa2e" target="_blank">winning gold in the heptathlon</a> on August 5. She's just the second woman ever to win back-to-back heptathlon titles.
Belgium's Nafissatou Thiam throws a javelin on her way to winning gold in the heptathlon on August 5. She's just the second woman ever to win back-to-back heptathlon titles.
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The Czech Republic's Adam Ondra, left, celebrates after he defeated France's Mickael Mawem in the sport climbing speed finals on August 5.
The Czech Republic's Adam Ondra, left, celebrates after he defeated France's Mickael Mawem in the sport climbing speed finals on August 5.
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Australia's Keegan Palmer warms up prior to the park skateboarding competition on August 5. <a href="https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/tokyo-2020-olympics-08-05-21-spt/h_3b0447ab85bc74a7de159247fed341ad" target="_blank">Palmer went on to win gold in the event.</a>
Australia's Keegan Palmer warms up prior to the park skateboarding competition on August 5. Palmer went on to win gold in the event.
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Spain's Sandra Sánchez <a href="https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/tokyo-2020-olympics-08-05-21-spt/h_99e39c091abd8b5e3f489dffdd59da42" target="_blank">won gold in karate's kata event</a> on August 5.
Spain's Sandra Sánchez won gold in karate's kata event on August 5.
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Belgium's field hockey team celebrates after winning <a href="https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/tokyo-2020-olympics-08-05-21-spt/h_005a55de11092c221b556085f2dcaecb" target="_blank">a dramatic penalty shootout</a> in the gold-medal match against Australia on August 5.
Belgium's field hockey team celebrates after winning a dramatic penalty shootout in the gold-medal match against Australia on August 5.
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The United States' Joe Ryan pitches to South Korea's Park Hae-min during a semifinal baseball game on August 5. The Americans won 7-2 to clinch a spot in the final against Japan.
The United States' Joe Ryan pitches to South Korea's Park Hae-min during a semifinal baseball game on August 5. The Americans won 7-2 to clinch a spot in the final against Japan.
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The Bahamas' Steven Gardiner reacts after<a href="https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/tokyo-2020-olympics-08-05-21-spt/h_fbfe1128351faa8afe40eb53969f98df" target="_blank"> winning gold in the men's 400 meters</a> on August 5.
The Bahamas' Steven Gardiner reacts after winning gold in the men's 400 meters on August 5.
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The United States' Zach LaVine scores against Australia during a basketball semifinal on August 5. The Americans won 97-78 and will play France in the gold-medal game.
The United States' Zach LaVine scores against Australia during a basketball semifinal on August 5. The Americans won 97-78 and will play France in the gold-medal game.
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The United States' Ryan Crouser shows a message for his grandfather after <a href="https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/tokyo-2020-olympics-08-04-21-spt/h_fc93790d8fbfbb7e24eb0e1c79d16530" target="_blank">winning gold in the shot put</a> on August 5. Crouser, who also won gold at the 2016 Games, set a new Olympic record with a throw of 23.30 meters. It's the second-longest throw in history.
The United States' Ryan Crouser shows a message for his grandfather after winning gold in the shot put on August 5. Crouser, who also won gold at the 2016 Games, set a new Olympic record with a throw of 23.30 meters. It's the second-longest throw in history.
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Decathletes rest on the track following the 1,500 meters on August 5.
Decathletes rest on the track following the 1,500 meters on August 5.
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Great Britain's Lois Toulson dives off the 10-meter platform on August 5.
Great Britain's Lois Toulson dives off the 10-meter platform on August 5.
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Jamaica's Hansle Parchment, third from left, <a href="https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/tokyo-2020-olympics-08-04-21-spt/h_fc93790d8fbfbb7e24eb0e1c79d16530" target="_blank">wins the 110-meter hurdles</a> on August 5. He finished with a time of 13.04 seconds, just beating out the United States' Grant Holloway, who ran a 13.09.
Jamaica's Hansle Parchment, third from left, wins the 110-meter hurdles on August 5. He finished with a time of 13.04 seconds, just beating out the United States' Grant Holloway, who ran a 13.09.
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Cuba's Cristian Nápoles competes in the triple jump final on August 5.
Cuba's Cristian Nápoles competes in the triple jump final on August 5.
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Turkey's Eray Samdan, left, takes on Azerbaijan's Firdovsi Farzaliyev as karate made its Olympic debut on August 5. Samdan won 7-1 and went on to earn a silver medal.
Turkey's Eray Samdan, left, takes on Azerbaijan's Firdovsi Farzaliyev as karate made its Olympic debut on August 5. Samdan won 7-1 and went on to earn a silver medal.
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The United States' Katie Nageotte celebrates after clearing the bar in the pole vault final on August 5. Nageotte cleared a height of 4.90 meters <a href="https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/tokyo-2020-olympics-08-05-21-spt/h_202cff9a9f8ad6a09d05f0698f05d506" target="_blank">to win the gold.</a>
The United States' Katie Nageotte celebrates after clearing the bar in the pole vault final on August 5. Nageotte cleared a height of 4.90 meters to win the gold.
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Great Britain's Jason Kenny competes in track cycling on Wednesday, August 4.
Great Britain's Jason Kenny competes in track cycling on Wednesday, August 4.
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Ukraine's Marta Fiedina competes in artistic swimming's duet final on August 4. She and Anastasiya Savchuk won the bronze. The gold was won by Russians Svetlana Kolesnichenko and Svetlana Romashina.
Ukraine's Marta Fiedina competes in artistic swimming's duet final on August 4. She and Anastasiya Savchuk won the bronze. The gold was won by Russians Svetlana Kolesnichenko and Svetlana Romashina.
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A statue of a sumo wrestler is seen near an obstacle as Japan's Koki Saito, aboard Chilensky, competes in jumping qualifiers on August 4. Riders said the lifelike statue <a href="https://apnews.com/article/2020-tokyo-olympics-equestrian-sumo-sculpture-8c9a3588952acf9502221636a5bf29d5" target="_blank" target="_blank">might have distracted some horses</a> during the competition.
A statue of a sumo wrestler is seen near an obstacle as Japan's Koki Saito, aboard Chilensky, competes in jumping qualifiers on August 4. Riders said the lifelike statue might have distracted some horses during the competition.
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Sky Brown competes in <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/world/live-news/tokyo-2020-olympics-08-04-21-spt/h_c2549005be5dc618c931752e6b2193f8" target="_blank">the park skateboarding final </a>on August 4. Brown, who at 13 is Great Britain's youngest-ever athlete to compete in the Summer Olympics, won a bronze medal. Japan's Sakura Yosozumi won the gold, and her compatriot Kokona Hiraki won the silver. Hiraki is just 12 years old.
Sky Brown competes in the park skateboarding final on August 4. Brown, who at 13 is Great Britain's youngest-ever athlete to compete in the Summer Olympics, won a bronze medal. Japan's Sakura Yosozumi won the gold, and her compatriot Kokona Hiraki won the silver. Hiraki is just 12 years old.
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Spanish decathlete Jorge Ureña competes in the high jump on August 4.
Spanish decathlete Jorge Ureña competes in the high jump on August 4.
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Sydney McLaughlin finishes just ahead of fellow American Dalilah Muhammad, <a href="https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/tokyo-2020-olympics-08-03-21-spt/h_001278266bf285c1d7be43464aa383c5" target="_blank">breaking her own world record to win the 400-meter hurdles</a> on August 4. McLaughlin's time was 51.46 seconds, and Muhammad's was 51.58. Muhammad's time is the second-fastest in history.
Sydney McLaughlin finishes just ahead of fellow American Dalilah Muhammad, breaking her own world record to win the 400-meter hurdles on August 4. McLaughlin's time was 51.46 seconds, and Muhammad's was 51.58. Muhammad's time is the second-fastest in history.
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From left, Italy's Simone Consonni and Filippo Ganna celebrate after <a href="https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/tokyo-2020-olympics-08-04-21-spt/h_78cf746b97bccd1690781b8701b0f329" target="_blank">setting a new world record</a> and winning a gold medal in the team pursuit event on August 4.
From left, Italy's Simone Consonni and Filippo Ganna celebrate after setting a new world record and winning a gold medal in the team pursuit event on August 4.
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Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse lies on the track after <a href="https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/tokyo-2020-olympics-08-04-21-spt/h_329822ffaa1cc67218da92bea7a9c900" target="_blank">winning the 200-meter final</a> on August 4. It's the first Olympic gold for De Grasse, who won bronze in the 100 this year and was the silver medalist in the 200 five years ago.
Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse lies on the track after winning the 200-meter final on August 4. It's the first Olympic gold for De Grasse, who won bronze in the 100 this year and was the silver medalist in the 200 five years ago.
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Emmanuel Korir, left, crosses the finish line just ahead of fellow Kenyan Ferguson Rotich <a href="https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/tokyo-2020-olympics-08-04-21-spt/h_0ecaf8fa5aa10f4087557bd3420c96b7" target="_blank">to win gold in the 800 meters</a> on August 4. Kenyan runners have won the 800 at the last four Olympics.
Emmanuel Korir, left, crosses the finish line just ahead of fellow Kenyan Ferguson Rotich to win gold in the 800 meters on August 4. Kenyan runners have won the 800 at the last four Olympics.
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Singaporean swimmer Li-Shan Chantal Liew grabs a drink while competing in the 10-kilometer open-water event on August 4.
Singaporean swimmer Li-Shan Chantal Liew grabs a drink while competing in the 10-kilometer open-water event on August 4.
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