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The Olympic Games minute 2016: Bolt's triple treble triumph

Usain Bolt won his third gold in Rio.
Usain Bolt won his third gold in Rio. Photograph: Xinhua/Barcroft Images

1. Speed kings

Watch our interactive replay of Jamaica’s 4x100m relay triumph, anchored by Usain Bolt’s ninth gold in three Games.

Here you go

Jamaican joy.
Jamaican joy. Photograph: Dmitri Lovetsky/AP

2. Hockey heroines

Britain pulled off a thrilling penalty shootout win in the women’s final against the Netherlands, after a dramatic draw.

Emma John was there

Hockey heroines.
GB strike gold. Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

3. Feat of Klay

It’s not always pretty but Team USA are one win from men’s basketball gold, after Klay Thompson’s 22 points helped beat Spain.

Here’s the full story

Klay Thompson came up big.
Klay Thompson came up big. Photograph: Larry W. Smith/EPA

4. Picture perfect

Our pick of the best images from another enthralling day of action at the Rio Games, from the pool to the BMX track.

Day 14 gallery

Synchronicity.
Synchronicity. Photograph: Francois-Xavier Marit/AFP/Getty Images

5. The medal table

And here are the latest Olympics standings as we reach the penultimate day, plus full results from the Games so far.

In full

Taekwondo bronze for Turkey.
Taekwondo bronze for Turkey. Photograph: Ed Jones/AFP/Getty Images
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