Star American gymnast Simone Biles was stopped in her quest for five gold medals at the Olympics, being upset in the balance beam.
Russia’s doping whistle-blower, Yulia Stepanova, says she fears for her life and it will be “no accident” if something happens to her.
Canada has a rough first day at the Olympic paddling competition with four boats — including those of former medallists Adam van Koeverden and Mark Oldershaw — failing to advance to the finals.
WHAT'S HAPPENING TODAY (ALL TIMES EST)
Pole vault
Canada's Shawn Barber, the reigning world champion, had his eyes set on the podium in his Olympic debut but was eliminated early. Weather conditions and technical difficulties caused delays throughout the competition.
Steeplechase
Geneviève Lalonde of Moncton, N.B., finished 16th in the women's 3,000-metre steeplechase final with a time of 9:41.88. Lalonde broke the Canadian record in her qualifying heat to reach the final. It's the second time she's beaten the Canadian record this year.
Ethiopia's Etenesh Diro, famous for finishing her heat this week with only one shoe, placed 15th.
Canoe
One of Canada's most decorated Olympic athletes Adam van Koeverden failed to advance in the men's single 1,000-metre finals today, after finishing the semis with a time of 3:36.2
. The kayaker from Oakville, Ont., has four Olympic medals to his credit, including a gold in the 500 metres from the 2004 Athens Games. He won the silver in the 1,000 at the 2012 London Olympics.
Canoeist Mark Oldershaw's quest for a second Olympic medal in the men's single 1,000-metre event also ended this morning. He finished fourth in his semifinal with a time of 4:3.4. Oldershaw won a bronze medal in the discipline in London. He is the son of Scott Oldershaw and grandson of Bert Oldershaw, who were both Olympic canoeists.
