A few things you might have missed while waiting for Argentina to get a shot on frame:
BEST RECORD PERFORMANCE
Emma Coburn wanted the U.S. record in the women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase. Ethiopia’s Hiwot Ayalew just wanted a Diamond League win. The result: a terrific duel down the stretch, a world-leading time, and a record.
CLOSEST FINISH
OK, you tell me who won this race.
The answer is Nickel Ashmeade in 9.97, with Mike Rodgers second (also in 9.97) and Nesta Carter third (9.98).
BIGGEST UPSET
https://twitter.com/americantf/status/487682963874652161
BEST PHOTO FINISH
BEST BEER FIGHT
Mass quantities being exchanged here after a triathlon mixed relay.
But how’d Gwen Jorgensen do? She merely won her fourth straight women’s event. Here’s her explanation:
BEST STREAK
Jorgensen. Then this …
https://twitter.com/ESPNOlympics/status/488780647377276928
BIGGEST STATEMENT BY A DECATHLETE
BIGGEST DUEL WON BY SOMEONE ELSE
WORST CARNAGE
BIGGEST U.S. WIN
FAREWELL AND THANKS
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