Track and field kicked off this week in Rio and there were some breathtaking performances, especially from Wayde van Niekerk.
Michael Phelps bowed out in style, but a new swimming sensation also made a splash, while Andy Murray dazzled on the tennis court.
Last night didn't end the way I had dreamed. I'm disappointed. I was quickly reminded of… https://t.co/mWDDUX6XTP
— Allyson Felix (@allysonfelix) August 16, 2016
4x OLYMPIC CHAMPION!!!!! I cannot believe it!! ... https://t.co/D8glJMujXq
— Laura Trott (@LauraTrott31) August 16, 2016
Woke up to all these lovely messages! Can't believe the support that I've received ❤ pic.twitter.com/PSeSa4SbKP
— Jack Laugher (@JackLaugher) August 17, 2016
An honor gracing the cover of @sinow with these two !!! #usa #rio2016 https://t.co/5XE6Nkk6a3
— Michael Phelps (@MichaelPhelps) August 16, 2016
It's been a couple years but I think I've finally earned that tattoo 😊… https://t.co/HGFwOAgMnD
— Joseph Schooling (@joschooling) August 16, 2016
What a race!! Congrats to @joschooling !!! We've got an updated pic!! Best of luck bro!! I'll be… https://t.co/XH0mBDianZ
— Michael Phelps (@MichaelPhelps) August 13, 2016
Thankfully it's a less awkward picture haha! @MichaelPhelps https://t.co/PeThoqZ1oL
— Joseph Schooling (@joschooling) August 15, 2016
Congratulations @WaydeDreamer to you and your coach! Well done and deserved. Olympic Gold and World record. I know the feeling! #Rio2016
— Michael Johnson (@MJGold) August 15, 2016
@WaydeDreamer quality pal..... Well done
— Robbie Fowler (@Robbie9Fowler) August 15, 2016
Love this @usainbolt special moment 🙏🙏🙏 https://t.co/aEYR5BNHMz
— Wayde van Niekerk (@WaydeDreamer) August 15, 2016
Yesssssssssssssssss!! I couldn't love @andy_murray more.
— Miranda Hart (@mermhart) August 15, 2016
It was well worth the wait!!! What a game @andy_murray & @delpotrojuan what an atmosphere, these guys gave everything!! Epic final!!
— Olly Murs (@ollyofficial) August 15, 2016
Double Gold Medalist @andy_murray Extraterrestrial. Raised by a family in Dunblane, Scotland.
— Jamie Murray (@jamie_murray) August 15, 2016
BOLT INTO HISTORY
His Olympic preparation hadn’t been ideal and he entered Rio facing some questions, but the fastest man on the planet proved, yet again, that doubting him is futile as he always delivers.
He did so again with gold in the 100m, beating Justin Gatlin, to claim his third 100m title in a row.
Jamaica Stand Up!!!
This for you my people— Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) August 15, 2016
Nothing u can do vs that cheetah! #Bolt
— LeBron James (@KingJames) August 15, 2016
Bolt! Perfect last name!
— COMMON (@common) August 15, 2016
Had a bad start again, he played around again & relaxed the last 15-20 & still won 😳
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) August 15, 2016
Please don't hit him with a Segway he has other races
— Lolo Jones (@lolojones) August 15, 2016
Pretty cool shot...the anticipation of the 100m..Usain Bolt is unreal. 3 golds in a row. Congrats TeamUSA for silver pic.twitter.com/kOokq4DV9e
— Drew Brees (@drewbrees) August 15, 2016
Who's jealous? Selfie time with @usainbolt #Athletics #Rio2016 #Olympics pic.twitter.com/mhpU6vSnQy
— IAAF (@iaaforg) August 15, 2016
@spikesmag @iaaforg @usainbolt Here it is! pic.twitter.com/pjGN4l3qMB
— BrianneTheisen-Eaton (@btheiseneaton) August 15, 2016
TWEETLETS
Manchester City’s Sergio Agüero gets mocked for missing penalties against Steaua Bucharest, a Leonardo Di Caprio lookalike steals the show in Rio, while actor Zac Efron finally met Simone Biles.
Sergio Oilguero! via @Cheers_geoff pic.twitter.com/C7ydddiyHQ
— Steaua București (@FCSteaua) August 16, 2016
Sometimes an oscar ain't enough pic.twitter.com/Qa8PAwF124
— rosie (@virgohes) August 10, 2016
Proud to be here to support @Simone_Biles in this moment in history! Congrats on your #Gold #Rio2016 #Olympics https://t.co/HJ9KA6IrED
— Floyd Mayweather (@FloydMayweather) August 16, 2016
Surprise!! #Rio2016 #Gold #FinalFive pic.twitter.com/yUswjZeHsa
— Zac Efron (@ZacEfron) August 16, 2016