In one last (we hope) gasp of the Ryan Lochte story, Speedo and Ralph Lauren have both canceled endorsement deals with the swimmer. (I was a bit surprised that Rio officials didn’t manage to work the gas station security guard into the closing ceremonies.)

+ “While you’ve had your critics, you’re far from the only one who’s suffered a shameful incident in a gas station restroom — or felt the need to call your mother immediately after using one.” Don’t miss my thank you note to Ryan Lochte.

+ “Hundreds of millions of people watched [Ethiopian marathoner and silver medalist] Feyisa Lilesa hold his arms over his head, wrists crossed, in support of members of his Oromo tribe in the east African nation.” Now the runner is seeking asylum.

+ Abbey D’Agostino, Nikki Hamblin got a sportsmanship award from IOC.

+ “The members of the best women’s water polo team ever removed their medals, and they placed them around Adam Krikorian’s neck.” WaPo’s Adam Kilgore with a touching look at Adam Krikorian’s Olympics.