RIO 2016

Best images from Aug. 19 at the Rio Olympics

Great Britain midfield Georgie Twigg and Netherlands forward Kelly Jonker battle for the ball during the field hockey gold medal match.
Great Britain midfield Georgie Twigg and Netherlands forward Kelly Jonker battle for the ball during the field hockey gold medal match.
Geoff Burke, USA TODAY Sports
Denmark center back Mads Mensah Larsen looks to shoot the ball as Poland left wing Adam Wisniewski defends in a men's semifinal handball match.
Denmark center back Mads Mensah Larsen looks to shoot the ball as Poland left wing Adam Wisniewski defends in a men's semifinal handball match.
David E. Klutho, USA TODAY Sports
Thomas Daley of Great Britain during the men's 10-meter platform preliminary round.
Thomas Daley of Great Britain during the men's 10-meter platform preliminary round.
Andrew P. Scott, USA TODAY Sports
Germany defender Tabea Kemme looks to defend against Sweden forward Stina Blackstenius in the women's soccer gold medal match.
Germany defender Tabea Kemme looks to defend against Sweden forward Stina Blackstenius in the women's soccer gold medal match.
Christopher Hanewinckel, USA TODAY Sports
Netherlands forward Xan de Waard shoots the ball against Great Britain goalkeeper Maddie Hinch.
Netherlands forward Xan de Waard shoots the ball against Great Britain goalkeeper Maddie Hinch.
Geoff Burke, USA TODAY Sports
France center back Daniel Narcisse shoots the ball in a men's semifinal handball match against Germany.
France center back Daniel Narcisse shoots the ball in a men's semifinal handball match against Germany.
David E. Klutho, USA TODAY Sports
Riders catch some air over a jump during the men's BMX final.
Riders catch some air over a jump during the men's BMX final.
Guy Rhodes, USA TODAY Sports
U.S. center DeAndre Jordan, left, throws down a dunk against Spain center Pau Gasol during the men's basketball semifinals.
U.S. center DeAndre Jordan, left, throws down a dunk against Spain center Pau Gasol during the men's basketball semifinals.
Jeffrey Swinger, USA TODAY Sports
United States players push coach Adam Krikorian into the pool to celebrate winning the gold medal in women's water polo.
United States players push coach Adam Krikorian into the pool to celebrate winning the gold medal in women's water polo.
Peter Casey, USA TODAY Sports
Germany forward Dzsenifer Marozsan celebrates a goal against Sweden in the women's soccer gold medal game.
Germany forward Dzsenifer Marozsan celebrates a goal against Sweden in the women's soccer gold medal game.
Christopher Hanewinckel, USA TODAY Sports
American Steele Johnson prepares to dive during the men's 10-meter platform preliminaries
American Steele Johnson prepares to dive during the men's 10-meter platform preliminaries
Andrew P. Scott, USA TODAY Sports
Nurislam Sanayev of Kazakhstan, bottom, tries to take down Haji Aliyev of Azerbaijan during the 57-kg freestyle wrestling competition.
Nurislam Sanayev of Kazakhstan, bottom, tries to take down Haji Aliyev of Azerbaijan during the 57-kg freestyle wrestling competition.
Jason Getz, USA TODAY Sports
U.S. center back Makenzie Fischer (11) looks to shoot between a pair of Italy defenders during the women's water polo gold medal match.
U.S. center back Makenzie Fischer (11) looks to shoot between a pair of Italy defenders during the women's water polo gold medal match.
Peter Casey, USA TODAY Sports
Germany goalkeeper Almuth Schult (1) makes a save against Sweden during the women's soccer gold medal game.
Germany goalkeeper Almuth Schult (1) makes a save against Sweden during the women's soccer gold medal game.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY Sports
Germany midfield Sara Dabritz (13) shoots against France goalkeeper Thierry Omeyer (16) during the men's handball semifinals.
Germany midfield Sara Dabritz (13) shoots against France goalkeeper Thierry Omeyer (16) during the men's handball semifinals.
David E. Klutho, USA TODAY Sports
Vadim Kaptur of Belarus prepares to dive during the men's 10-meter platform preliminaries.
Vadim Kaptur of Belarus prepares to dive during the men's 10-meter platform preliminaries.
Andrew P. Scott, USA TODAY Sports
Nick Skelton of Great Britain rides Big Star to gold during the individual jumping equestrian final.
Nick Skelton of Great Britain rides Big Star to gold during the individual jumping equestrian final.
Matt Kryger, USA TODAY Sports
David Graf of Switzerland, top, crashes into Zabala Oquendo of Colombia during the men's BMX final.
David Graf of Switzerland, top, crashes into Zabala Oquendo of Colombia during the men's BMX final.
Guy Rhodes, USA TODAY Sports
U.S. forward Carmelo Anthony (15) tries to pass out of a double-team by Spain defenders Guillermo Hernangomez Geuer (14) and Nikola Mirotic (44) during the men's basketball semifinals.
U.S. forward Carmelo Anthony (15) tries to pass out of a double-team by Spain defenders Guillermo Hernangomez Geuer (14) and Nikola Mirotic (44) during the men's basketball semifinals.
Daniel Powers, USA TODAY Sports
Tony Victor James Yoka of France competes against Filip Hrgovic of Crotia  during the men's super heavy +91kg semifinal the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Riocentro - Pavilion 6.
Tony Victor James Yoka of France competes against Filip Hrgovic of Crotia during the men's super heavy +91kg semifinal the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Riocentro - Pavilion 6.
John David Mercer, USA TODAY Sports
Inbee Park of South Korea watches Stacy Lewis of the United States putt on the eighth green during the third round of  women's golf at the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Olympic Golf Course.
Inbee Park of South Korea watches Stacy Lewis of the United States putt on the eighth green during the third round of women's golf at the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Olympic Golf Course.
Rob Schumacher, USA TODAY Sports
Competitors dive into the pool during the women's individual swimming portion of the modern pentathlon competition in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Deodoro Aquatics Centre.
Competitors dive into the pool during the women's individual swimming portion of the modern pentathlon competition in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Deodoro Aquatics Centre.
Andrew P. Scott, USA TODAY Sports
Sandor Racz of Hungary is helped after collapsing during the men's 50km walk in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Pontal.
Sandor Racz of Hungary is helped after collapsing during the men's 50km walk in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Pontal.
Erich Schlegel, USA TODAY Sports
Carolina Marin of Spain is flanked by V. Sindhu Pusarla of India, left, and Nozomi Okuhara of Japan after winning gold in women's singles badminton at Riocentro - Pavilion 4 during the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Carolina Marin of Spain is flanked by V. Sindhu Pusarla of India, left, and Nozomi Okuhara of Japan after winning gold in women's singles badminton at Riocentro - Pavilion 4 during the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
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Germany and New Zealand fight for a loose ball during the bronze match in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Olympic Hockey Centre.
Germany and New Zealand fight for a loose ball during the bronze match in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Olympic Hockey Centre.
Geoff Burke, USA TODAY Sports
Fazliddin Gaibnazarov of Uzbekistan celebrates after defeating Vitaly Dunaytsev of Russia during the men's light welter 64kg semifinal the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Riocentro - Pavilion 6.
Fazliddin Gaibnazarov of Uzbekistan celebrates after defeating Vitaly Dunaytsev of Russia during the men's light welter 64kg semifinal the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Riocentro - Pavilion 6.
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Athletes compete in a men's kayak four 1000  semifinal at Lagoa Stadium during the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Athletes compete in a men's kayak four 1000 semifinal at Lagoa Stadium during the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
James Lang, USA TODAY Sports
Matthew Anderson, left, and Aaron Russell of the United States attempt to block the spike of Osmany Juantorena of Italy in a men's semifinals volleyball match at Maracanazinho during the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Matthew Anderson, left, and Aaron Russell of the United States attempt to block the spike of Osmany Juantorena of Italy in a men's semifinals volleyball match at Maracanazinho during the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY Sports
Team Egypt performs in the synchronized swimming free routine at Maria Lenk Aquatics Centre during the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Team Egypt performs in the synchronized swimming free routine at Maria Lenk Aquatics Centre during the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Christopher Hanewinckel, USA TODAY Sports
Taras Mishchuk and Dmytro Ianchuk of Ukraine compete in a men's canoe double 1000 semifinal at Lagoa Stadium during the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Taras Mishchuk and Dmytro Ianchuk of Ukraine compete in a men's canoe double 1000 semifinal at Lagoa Stadium during the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
James Lang, James Lang-USA TODAY Sports
Harukyo Nomura of Japan hits from a bunker on the second hole during the third round of the women's golf tournament in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Olympic Golf Course.
Harukyo Nomura of Japan hits from a bunker on the second hole during the third round of the women's golf tournament in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Olympic Golf Course.
Michael Madrid, USA TODAY Sports
Matej Toth of Slovakia leads the front pack during the men's 50km race walk in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Pontal.
Matej Toth of Slovakia leads the front pack during the men's 50km race walk in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Pontal.
Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports
Aug 19, 2016; Rio de Team Ukraine performs in the synchronized swimming free routine at Maria Lenk Aquatics Centre during the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Aug 19, 2016; Rio de Team Ukraine performs in the synchronized swimming free routine at Maria Lenk Aquatics Centre during the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Christopher Hanewinckel, USA TODAY Sports
Rita Keszthelyi of Hungary  holds the ball against Olga Gorbunova of Russia during the women's water polo bronze medal match in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Olympic Aquatics Stadium.
Rita Keszthelyi of Hungary holds the ball against Olga Gorbunova of Russia during the women's water polo bronze medal match in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Olympic Aquatics Stadium.
Peter Casey, USA TODAY Sports
Jordan Burroughs of the United States, red, attempts a takedown of  Augusto Midana of Guinea-Bissau during men's freestyle wrestling competition in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 2. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-GRP-998 ORIG FILE ID:  20160819_sal_gb1_404.JPG
Jordan Burroughs of the United States, red, attempts a takedown of Augusto Midana of Guinea-Bissau during men's freestyle wrestling competition in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 2. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-GRP-998 ORIG FILE ID: 20160819_sal_gb1_404.JPG
Jason Getz, USA TODAY Sports
Viktor Axelsen of Denmark competes against Long during men's singles semifinals badminton match at Riocentro - Pavilion 4 during the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Viktor Axelsen of Denmark competes against Long during men's singles semifinals badminton match at Riocentro - Pavilion 4 during the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
David E. Klutho, David E. Klutho-USA TODAY Sports
Laura Zeng of the United States competes during the rhythmic gymnastics individual all-around qualification in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Rio Olympic Arena.
Laura Zeng of the United States competes during the rhythmic gymnastics individual all-around qualification in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Rio Olympic Arena.
Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY Sports
Dan Lin of China competes against Chong Wei Lee of Malaysia in a men's singles semifinals badminton match at Riocentro - Pavilion 4 during the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Dan Lin of China competes against Chong Wei Lee of Malaysia in a men's singles semifinals badminton match at Riocentro - Pavilion 4 during the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
David E. Klutho, USA TODAY Sports
Haji Aliyev of Azerbijan lifts up Vladimer Khinchegashvili of Georgia during men's freestyle wrestling competition in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 2.
Haji Aliyev of Azerbijan lifts up Vladimer Khinchegashvili of Georgia during men's freestyle wrestling competition in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 2.
Jason Getz, USA TODAY Sports
Steven Lopez of the United States tires to kick Albert Gaun of Russia during the men's 80kg in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 3.
Steven Lopez of the United States tires to kick Albert Gaun of Russia during the men's 80kg in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 3.
Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY Sports
Yowlys Bonne Rodriguez of Cuba faces Abbos Rakhmonov of Uzbekistan during men's freestyle wrestling competition in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 2.
Yowlys Bonne Rodriguez of Cuba faces Abbos Rakhmonov of Uzbekistan during men's freestyle wrestling competition in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 2.
Jason Getz, USA TODAY Sports