# Rio 2016

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# Ah here

Russian fighter Nikitin rewarded with BMW for beating Michael Conlan

All of the country’s medallists will be given a new set of wheels.

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Aug 25th 2016, 6:34 PM

# Rio 2016

Former Tipp minor hurler qualifies for Rio Paralympics after expulsion of Russian athletes

Ireland’s athletes depart for Rio this afternoon.

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Aug 25th 2016, 1:52 PM

# limited info

An Post did a stellar job of delivering this letter to Annalise Murphy

Hats off to the postie.

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Aug 25th 2016, 11:34 AM

# abandon hope

Solo given six-month suspension for 'cowards' outburst after US Olympic exit

The 35-year-old wasn’t happy with how Sweden played in Rio.

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Aug 25th 2016, 8:27 AM

# Rio 2016

Rory McIlroy 'glad to be proven wrong' about golf at the Olympics

McIlroy rejected the chance to represent Ireland in Rio over health concerns related to the Zika virus.

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Aug 24th 2016, 9:46 PM

# Ticketing scandal

OCI has appointed a security firm to secure, copy and seal all its data for the Government's inquiry

Today the Government announced that the inquiry, chaired by Justice Carroll Moran, will examine ticket sales for the London (2012) and Sochi (2014) Games, as well as Rio 2016.

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Aug 24th 2016, 8:12 PM

# Homecoming

'Nan, I did it!' - Annalise Murphy got a hero's welcome as she arrived home this afternoon

Memories to last a lifetime.

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Aug 23rd 2016, 6:43 PM

# Silence

John Delaney declines to comment on Rio tickets controversy in latest interview

The FAI CEO also paid tribute to the late Milo Corcoran.

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Aug 23rd 2016, 3:51 PM

# The green machine

Ireland are now one of the 10 best hockey teams in the world after the Rio Olympics

Craig Fulton’s side are one of the big movers in the latest world rankings.

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Aug 23rd 2016, 1:08 PM

# Rio 2016

Russia banned from Paralympic Games in Rio after losing appeal

There will be no Russian athletes at the 2016 Paralympic Games after CAS dismissed an appeal against their blanket ban from the IPC.

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Aug 23rd 2016, 12:23 PM

# road to rio diary

'15 days and counting! A few weeks ago I was nervous but now I can't wait to get to Rio'

Swimmer Ellen Keane is getting set for her third Paralympics – and there’s not long to go now.

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Aug 23rd 2016, 12:00 PM

# Hotline Rings

Hotline Rings Finale: The highs and lows of a dramatic Olympics

As the Rio chapter of the Olympics closes, we sign off on our Olympic podcast with a brief recap of the last two weeks.

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Aug 22nd 2016, 5:12 PM

# Reaction

'You cannot humiliate people' - AIBA hit back at Michael Conlan

They also suggested there was “nothing wrong” with a similarly contentious outcome, which saw Evgeny Tishchenko defeat Vassiliy Levit.

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Aug 22nd 2016, 4:07 PM

# punching above his weight

With a little performance enhancing photoshop, Paddy Barnes looks like a hell of a heavyweight

Anthony Joshua is clearly in trouble there.

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Aug 22nd 2016, 12:34 PM

# heroes and villains

5 winners and losers from the Rio Olympics

Neymar scored in the 1-1 draw in the final against Germany and then converted the winning penalty to give the hosts a first-ever football gold.

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Aug 22nd 2016, 10:36 AM

# Climax

Rowing hero Gary O'Donovan holds Irish flag as 'marvellous' Rio flames out

A rollercoaster fortnight mixed off-field hitches with compelling sporting drama.

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Aug 22nd 2016, 9:07 AM

# Rio 2016

OCI member calls Pat Hickey's arrest in front of TV cameras a "total and absolute disgrace"

The body’s executive committee met last night for the first time since the scandal broke.

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Aug 22nd 2016, 8:05 AM

# Rio 2016

Japan's PM showed up to the Olympics closing ceremony dressed as Super Mario

It’s a me, a Abe.

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Aug 22nd 2016, 7:54 AM

# Olympics

Rio 2016: How our athletes salvaged some pride in an Irish Olympics of scandal

Disappointment in the boxing ring but, overall, Ireland’s athletes punched above their weight as chaos raged around them.

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Aug 22nd 2016, 7:00 AM

# ticket scandal

Brazilian judge issues warrant for passport of John Delaney and five other OCI officials

The news comes after an early morning raid at the Irish office in the Olympic village.

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Aug 22nd 2016, 12:05 AM

# Boom Shaqa laka

USA storm to third consecutive basketball Gold as Rio 2016 comes to a close

There was no stopping the United States in the men’s basketball final at Rio 2016, as Serbia suffered a thumping defeat.

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Aug 21st 2016, 10:19 PM

# Rio 2016

Mongolian wrestling coaches strip off in protest after fighter loses Olympic medal fight

A bizarre protest was staged after the bout ended in highly controversial circumstances.

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Aug 21st 2016, 9:05 PM

# Quiz

Quiz: How much of the Rio Olympics do you remember?

How closely were you paying attention?

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Aug 21st 2016, 8:30 PM

# all part of the plan

41-year-old runner slips on Olympic marathon finish line...but saves himself by doing push-ups

What a hero.

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Aug 21st 2016, 7:01 PM

# Rio 2016

Pat Hickey to appear before Brazilian judge over Olympic ticket scandal on Tuesday

Hickey is accused of involvement in a ticket scam, ambush marketing and conspiracy over the sale of Rio Olympics tickets at inflated prices.

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Aug 21st 2016, 5:14 PM

# the long run

Controversial pick Pollock leads Irish trio home with terrific charge through second half of Marathon

The Co. Down man went a long way towards justifying his selection for the Games.

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Aug 21st 2016, 4:44 PM

LIVE

Rio Olympics liveblog: Day 16

Ireland’s Marathon men will be our main focus on the last day of the Games.

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Aug 21st 2016, 10:37 AM

# Gold

Neymar steps down as Brazil captain after Olympic triumph

“Tite can look for another captain” – After ending Brazil’s wait for Olympic gold in men’s football, Neymar opted to relinquish the armband.

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Aug 21st 2016, 10:21 AM

# Heroes

12 Irish success stories at the Rio Olympics

Not all of them won medals but each athlete mentioned here overachieved in their own way.

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Aug 21st 2016, 7:00 AM

# Rio 2016

Olympic Breakfast: marathon men at last take to the line on final day of action

It’s been a hell of a ride.

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Aug 21st 2016, 6:24 AM

# Rollercoaster

He found out he was DQ'd on TV, but Chelimo gets silver medal back on appeal

Disqualifications for Paul Chelimo and another runner had bumped American Bernard Lagat up to bronze, but he was happy to give it back.

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Aug 21st 2016, 4:04 AM

# DOUBLE DOUBLE

Brilliant Farah wins 5000m to achieve 'double-double'

It was a thrilling race in Rio.

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Aug 21st 2016, 2:13 AM

# Rio 2016

American Centrowitz stuns favourites for 1500m gold

He’s coached by Alberto Salazar.

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Aug 21st 2016, 1:57 AM

# easy

Caster Semenya cruises to women's 800m gold

It was never in doubt.

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Aug 21st 2016, 1:44 AM

# soz

Lochte takes responsibility for 'immature behaviour'

In his first interview since his claim of armed robbery unravelled, the US swimmer lamented getting his team-mates into a mess in Rio.

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Aug 21st 2016, 1:35 AM

# Brazil Goes Nuts

Neymar's winning penalty brings an Olympic moment for all of Brazil to savour

Brazil exorcise their World Cup demons and clinch first Olympic football gold on an unbearably tense night in the Maracanã.

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Aug 21st 2016, 12:24 AM

# Rio 2016

Modern man Lanigan-O'Keeffe produces heroic performance to secure top 10 finish

The Kilkenny athlete jumped from 15th to eighth during the combined shooting/running event.

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Aug 20th 2016, 11:01 PM

# gold medals for all

19 times the Irish in Rio did us proud

Flying the flag.

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Aug 20th 2016, 10:52 PM

# Pull Like A dog

Gary O'Donovan to carry the Irish flag at Rio closing ceremony

It’s yet another honour for the Skibbereen Rowing Club member.

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Aug 20th 2016, 8:19 PM

# Rio 2016

Maguire just misses out on top-20 finish as Inbee Park claims Olympic gold

Stephanie Meadow finished in a tie for 31st.

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Aug 20th 2016, 6:53 PM