Track and field kicked off this week in Rio and there were some breathtaking performances, especially from Wayde van Niekerk.

Michael Phelps bowed out in style, but a new swimming sensation also made a splash, while Andy Murray dazzled on the tennis court.

BOLT INTO HISTORY

His Olympic preparation hadn’t been ideal and he entered Rio facing some questions, but the fastest man on the planet proved, yet again, that doubting him is futile as he always delivers.

He did so again with gold in the 100m, beating Justin Gatlin, to claim his third 100m title in a row.

TWEETLETS

Manchester City’s Sergio Agüero gets mocked for missing penalties against Steaua Bucharest, a Leonardo Di Caprio lookalike steals the show in Rio, while actor Zac Efron finally met Simone Biles.