Hundreds of photographers have gathered in Rio to follow the action in the Olympic arenas, swimming pools, racetracks, and more. Over the two weeks of the games, I’ll be featuring some amazing images from recent Olympic events. Today’s entry encompasses gymnastics, BMX racing, water polo, diving, beach volleyball, taekwondo, decathlon, marathon swimming, kayaking, women’s wrestling, and much more.
Rio 2016: Photos From Days 11 through 13
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The beach volleyball arena stands along Copacabana beach ahead of tonight's women's gold medal match between Germany and Brazil at the 2016 Summer Olympics on August 17, 2016. #
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Gemma Beadsworth of Australia is smashed during the Women's Water Polo qualification match between Australia and Brazil at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium on August 17, 2016. #
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Germany's Kira Walkenhorst (left) and Laura Ludwig celebrate after winning the women's beach volleyball final match between Brazil and Germany at the Beach Volley Arena in Rio on August 17, 2016. #
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Laura Ludwig and Kira Walkenhorst of Germany are surrounded by fans and photographers as they celebrate winning gold in the Beach Volleyball Women's Gold medal match on day 12 of Rio 2016. #
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During the Women's Preliminary 5000m Round 1 race, Nikki Hamblin of New Zealand stops running to help fellow competitor Abbey D'Agostino of USA after D'Agostino suffered a cramp. #
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Jamaica's Usain Bolt, right, and Canada's Andre De Grasse exchange smiles at the end of a men's 200-meter semifinal at the Olympic stadium in Rio on August 17, 2016. #
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Brianna Rollins of the United States (left) wins the gold medal in the Women's 100m Hurdles Final ahead of silver medalist Nia Ali of the United States and bronze medalist Kristi Castlin of the United States on Day 12 of Rio 2016. #
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From left, bronze medalist Kristi Castlin, gold medalist Brianna Rollins and silver medalist Nia Ali of the United States celebrate with American flags after the Women's 100m Hurdles Final on Day 12 of Rio 2016. #
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Goalkeeper Vincent Gerard of France reacts during the Men's Handball Quarterfinal Brazil v France, in Future Arena, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, during the Summer Olympics on August 17, 2016. #
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