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Parting thoughts from 2016 Rio Games

The Olympic cauldron in Rio has been extinguished, so SI's writers and staffers in Brazil recall all the memorable (and forgettable) moments from the 2016 Rio Olympics.

by The SI Staff

Olympics were not perfect, but Rio tried its best

by Alexander Wolff

Final medal tally from the 2016 Rio Olympics

Seven Olympic scenes that feed into one USA basketball theory

A third straight Olympic gold shows that USA basketball has figured out the winning formula for building a team of NBA players for the international game.

by Andrew Sharp

After Olympic success, stars react differently to pressure, scrutiny

The Olympics are the athletic pinnacle for many athletes, but there's often a dark side that comes with success on a global stage.

by Brian Cazeneuve

Bidding farewell to Olympic greats Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt

Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps closed their Olympics careers in Rio, but the two global athletes won't be forgotten anytime soon.

by Tim Layden

Kevin Durant regains superstar status in USA Basketball's run to gold

USA Basketball star Kevin Durant finished an impressive 2016 Rio Olympics with another gold-medal performance in international competition.

by Ben Golliver

How one reporter uncovered the story of Ryan Lochte's incident

When Fox Sports Australia presenter Ben Way stumbled upon a story about Ryan Lochte in Rio, he had no idea how big it would become.

by Richard Deitsch

Rio Paralympics coverage

With odds stacked against her, Mallory Weggemann never lost competitive drive

Swimmer Mallory Weggemann suddenly lost the use of her legs at 18 years old, but she never lost her competitive drive.

by Gabriel Baumgaertner

Brad Snyder wants to be remembered more for his message than medals

Paralympic swimmer and Navy veteran Brad Snyder is using his platform to raise awareness about veterans' struggles to receive medical benefits.

by Gabriel Baumgaertner

Paralympics a source of inspiration, technology and (yes) doping

The Paralympics provide plenty of inspiring athletes, technology on full display and—to no one's surprise—doping.

by Tom Taylor

Sports Illustrated

Viewfinder: Rio Paralympics 2016

Hot on the heels of the 2016 Olympic Summer Games, Rio also played host to the Paralympics. Here are a few arresting images from this year's Games.

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Neymar, Brazil get first gold in match they had to win

“Brazilian soccer is not dead.” Neymar’s penalty kick gave Brazil the gold in front of its passionate home fans.

by Grant Wahl

Tank of Dagestan: Abdulrashid Sadulaev was born to be a champion

Just 20 years old, Russia's Abdulrashid Sadulaev is considered the best pound-for-pound wrestler alive.

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Tonga flag-bearer making the most of unexpected Olympic fame

Pita Taufatofua, who created internet buzz with his outfit at the Olympic opening ceremonies, lost in Taekwondo on Saturday. But his story embodies the Olympic spirit.

by Michael Rosenberg

Iron Butterfly: Ledecky fulfills her fate with five medals in Rio

There was little doubt surrounding Katie Ledecky every time she dove into the pool at the 2016 Rio Olympics, and her multi-medal performance put her on the list of most dominant athletes alive.

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Red-hot American Summer: Outtakes from USA cover shoot

Here are some of the best outtakes from the SI cover shoot with Michael Phelps, Katie Ledecky and Simone Biles.