Routines That Weren’t Aired on NBC, But Should’ve Been

Katarzyna Jurkowska-Kowalska after disappointing qualifications in Rio de Janeiro: “I have never cried after a competition before, this was the first time, at the biggest event of my life. I disappointed myself a lot. I realized that if I want to make it up to myself, I will have to wait for four years. That’s why it was so hard for me. I will make it to another Olympic Games, though.”

You may have seen the exuberant celebrations of David Katoatau, an Olympic weightlifter competing in the 105-kg weight class for the island nation of Kiribati.

NBC titled their video clip, “Weightlifting makes David Katoatau want to dance.”

But there’s another, solemn reason for his joyful performance. Katoatau told Reuters he wants to raise global awareness of the climate change that threatens to destroy his country. 

Video: NBC, Map: Wikimedia

46 Gold Medals for Team USA: 16 Swimming, 13 Track & Field, 4 Gymnastics, 2 Wrestling, 2 Basketball, 1 Boxing, 1 Tennis, 1 Judo, 1 Cycling-BMX, 1 Rowing, 1 Shooting, 1 Water Polo, 1 Triathlon, 1 Cycling-Road

Kimia Alizadeh wins 57kg bronze medal in taekwondo, first-ever Olympic medal for Iranian women

Kimia is one of the youngest medal winners for Iran as well, She turned 18 this July. 

Olympic runners Nikki Hamblin (New Zealand) and Abbey D’Agostino (USA) were well into the 5,000m heat when a collision sent them both hurtling to the ground. Abbey opted against giving chase to the rest of the pack in order to help rival runner Hamlin back upright. 

D’Agostino however, hit the ground seconds later with an injury of her own. Despite urging the other runner onward, Hamblin returned the favour of stopping to help and wouldn’t continue the race until her competitor was back on her feet. Both were determined to finish, undeterred by the fact they were unlikely to put in a serious bid to qualify. 

An injured D’Agostino then went on to limp the remaining 4½ laps for a painful 7 minutes and crossed the finish line to hug the woman she had helped; who then helped her, before being carted off in a wheelchair. 

The pair had never met before, finishing with a time of 16.43 for Hamblin (29th) and 17.10 for D’Agostino (30th). Neither qualified for the upcoming final but have since been reinstated by the organisers and if fit enough, they will be allowed to compete.

Team - Japan

All-Around - Shang Chunsong (CHN)

Vault - Dipa Karmakar (IND)

Uneven Bars - Elisabeth Seitz (GER)

Balance Beam - Marine Boyer (FRA)

Floor Exercise - Vanessa Ferrari (ITA)

Aly was underscored.