Rio 2016

Speed Read Polish discus thrower Piotr Malachowski auctions his silver medal to fund specialist treatment

By The Week Staff Published 26 August 16

In Depth What are the main challenges for UK Sport if it is to maintain our sporting 'superpower' status?

By The Week Staff Published 24 August 16

In Depth Public money has transformed the 'dedicated amateurs' of Atlanta into an ultra-professional outfit

By The Week Staff Published 23 August 16

Speed Read Selfies with the captain to a rendition of God Save the Queen - British Olympians enjoy their flight back to UK

By The Week Staff Published 23 August 16

In Depth UK sports celebrated its best overseas Games yet and beat their 2012 total. Here are the men and women who did us proud

By The Week Staff Published 22 August 16

In Depth Three more golds on the final weekend of action keep Team GB in second place above China in the Rio medals table

By The Week Staff Last updated 22 August 16

In Depth Daily guide featuring everything from the stars of Team GB to the rules of water polo and the Olympic cycling schedule

By The Week Staff Last updated 19 August 16

In Depth Forget the Mobot and Lightning Bolt, the strongmen and women of the Rio Games have all the moves

By The Week Staff Published 19 August 16

Speed Read From the dazzling opening ceremony to the drama of the 100m final, the Olympics always provides iconic sporting images

By The Week Staff Published 19 August 16

In Depth Charlie Webster 'fighting for her life' in Rio, while Ellen DeGeneres gets caught up in Usain Bolt racism row

By The Week Staff Last updated 18 August 16

In Depth The story behind Team GB's golden couple is one of meticulous planning and dedication rather than glamour and drama

By The Week Staff Published 17 August 16

In Depth Jamaican superstar has a mixture of talent and charisma that no-one else can rival in a sport that is in crisis

By The Week Staff Published 15 August 16