Look, I know these guys are fast. But jokingly jogging across a finish line in times that broke several country’s national records. Wow. Just wow.

+ “We’re taught we can push through anything … and we’re always told to not ask for help.” The Atlantic on the dark side of going for gold, even if you get it. (I’m guessing there’s also a dark side to sitting on your couch making critical comments about someone’s floor exercise.)

+ Two brothers finished 1-2 in the triathlon. And three American women swept the 100m hurdles.

+ Just as amazing as many of the participating athletes are Rio’s slackliners.