The Games have begun, and other than a diving pool the colour of lime Jell-O and the bystanders wounded by Michael Phelps’ game face, things have gone well.
The Summer Olympics are when the world comes together to remember that team dressage equestrian and 50 metre rifle prone are sports. But between scandals and sponsors, there are moments of unparalleled athleticism and sometimes even courage.
(Note: if two respondents look particularly proud, it’s because they’re the grandparents of bronze medal swimmer Emily Overholt).
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