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Usain Bolt's 'triple triple' and Ryan Lochte saga: IBTimes UK writers' most memorable Rio moments
A look back at the 2016 Olympic Games, during which Team GB made history with a stunning medal haul.
Tory MP defends 'tongue-in-cheek' British Empire Olympic medal post amid backlash
Heather Wheeler posted the info-graphic on Twitter in reaction to a message from the EU Parliament.
Russia banned from Rio Paralympics after appeal dismissed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport
President Sir Philip Craven said the IPC were "greatly encouraged" by decision to uphold the suspension.
Team GB return home after record-breaking Olympic medal haul
Athletes from Great Britain's most successful Games for 108 years touch down at London Heathrow.
Strictly 2016 full line up: From Olympic champion Greg Rutherford to Ed Balls, see what's in store
New series starts in September on BBC1.
Russian hackers 'Fancy Bear' likely breached Olympic drug-testing agency and DNC, experts say
Researchers believe the World Anti-Doping Agency breach was a form of retaliation against whistleblower Yuliya Stepanova.
EU mocked for claiming it beat US and China to win the Olympics
EU Parliament claimed it beat the US and China by including Team GB's medal haul in its tally.
Team GB's Olympic display earns royal seal of approval
The monarch said the collective achievements of the British contingent was 'outstanding'.
Ryan Lochte dropped by multiple sponsors after Rio 2016 'robbery' saga
Ralph Lauren and Speedo among four sponsors to cut ties with the Olympic swimmer.
Oromo protests: Ethiopia will treat Olympics runner Feyisa Lilesa 'as a hero'
Marathon-runner seeking asylum after staging anti-government protest.
Usain Bolt, rugby sevens and Ryan Lochte: The high and lows of Rio 2016
Mo Farah's 'double double' and Bolt's 'treble treble' have illuminated a Games of outstanding achievements.
It's-a-me, Shinzo! Rio 2016 Olympics closing ceremony sees Japanese PM don Super Mario cosplay
Watch Shinzo Abe travel by warp pipe from Tokyo to Brazil's Maracana stadium.
Top quotes from athletes who made the headlines at Rio 2016 Olympics
The international sporting event came to a close at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on 21 August.
Usain Bolt's sister says Jamaican will get engaged to Kasi Bennett on return from Rio
Usain Bolt and Kasi Bennett have been dating for more than two years.
Going for gold: Global brands begin chase for Great Britain's brightest Olympic stars
Large companies are falling over themselves to find the next Jessica Ennis-Hill or Mo Farah to promote their products.
Team GB Paralympian Karen Darke seeking funds to accomodate film crew to promote para-cyclists
Darke won the silver medal in the para-cycling event at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Twitter reacts over Simone Biles leading Team USA as flag-bearer at Rio Olympics closing ceremony
The gymnast bagged five medals at the Rio 2016 Olympics.
Olympic runners Nikki Hamblin, Abbey D'Agostino win special awards for touching track moment
Hamblin and D'Agostino also in line for rare Pierre de Coubertin 'Olympic spirit' medal.
Mongolian wrestling coaches strip off their clothes in protest over unfavourable decision
Mongolia's Mandakhnaran finished fourth in wrestling 65kg event at Rio 2016 Olympics.
Neymar set to quit as Brazil captain after leading hosts to gold medal at Rio Olympics
The Barcelona forward scored the winning penalty in Brazil's gold medal match against Germany.
Ethiopian Feyisa Lilesa makes powerful but potentially dangerous protest as he wins silver in Rio
Lilesa told reporters that he could be killed or jailed for making the sign of protest.
Rio police seize passports of Irish Olympics officials in alleged ticket scam scandal
The raid on officials offices follows the arrest of Olympic Council Ireland president Patrick Hickey.
Rio 2016 Olympics closing ceremony as it happened
Maracana Stadium hosts the finale to the 31st Olympiad.
Team GB's Mo Farah reveals plan to quit the track in 2017 following Rio 2016 success
The Brit won two more gold medals in Brazil.
BBC presenter John Inverdale criticised on social media for broadcasting blunders at Rio 2016
Inverdale cut off heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua to make inaccurate claim about competing Olympian couples.
Team GB's Joe Joyce defeated by France's Tony Yoka in super-heavyweight boxing final
Joyce lost the fight via a split decision.
Kate Richardson-Walsh to carry the Team GB flag at closing ceremony of Rio 2016
The four-time Olympian led her team to gold in the women's hockey tournament.
Team GB guaranteed to finish second in Rio 2016 medal table
Great Britain have improved upon their tally from London 2012 in first South American Games.
JK Rowling lashes out at Christian group's homophobic tweet aimed at Tom Daley
At Rio 2016, there were at least 41 openly lesbian, gay and bisexual Olympians.
Rio 2016 Olympics closing ceremony: How to watch live on TV and online
Kygo will perform at the closing ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympics.