5. Uber-kind gesture
A hard-up Uber driver has made it to Rio to see his son, Darrell Hill, compete for USA in the shot put thanks to a passenger’s good deed.
4. Clear waters
Swimming starts at the Aquatics Centre to offer Michael Phelps and co the chance to divert attention from doping and sewage.
3. Golden ambition
In spite of his three Tour de France triumphs, Chris Froome has never won a one-day race. This could be about to change.
2. From helplessness to hope
For the first time a refugee team is competing at the Games. Here are the inspirational tales of 10 athletes competing in Rio.
1. The light fantastic
Fireworks, a digital floor, thousands of saplings, a 12-year-old rapper and an environmental message gave the Games lift-off.
