Russia in top-five
The Russian team ends the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro ranking fourth in the unofficial team standings, winning 56 medals – 19 gold, 18 silver and 19 bronze. Russia won in those events which were not affected by doping scandals and where its athletes no problems with the admission to the Olympics. Russian fencing team won seven medals including four gold ones. The wrestling team won nine medals including four gold ones. The team also won gold medals in synchronized swimming, rhythmic gymnastics and judo.
Non-sporting news
During the Olympics, in addition to news about the victories, there were all sorts of incidents. A few days before the start, the pier for sailing competitions collapsed; At one of the ceremonies, the wrong flag of China was raised; The volunteers refused to work, and the police conducted controlled explosions near the Olympic venues. Moreover, the Olympic diving pool was closed today after it turned a worrying shade of green. Water polo players and other swimmers complained of feeling unwell. Soon the water was completely replaced.
Phenomenal athlete
On Sunday night in Rio de Janeiro, Usain Bolt won the 100-meter dash at the Olympics for the third time, chasing down Justin Gatlin to become the first man in history to win three gold medals in track's showcase event. Usain Bolt is a. He's the fastest man in the World. He's the fastest person who has ever lived.
Olympic spirit
A New Zealand and US athlete have been praised for embodying Olympic spirit after they stopped to help each other up after falling together midway through their race. New Zealand Distance runner Nikki Hamblin and US runner Abbey D'Agostino were four laps from the end of the 5000m in Rio when they collided. Hamblin, bunched tightly in the mass of running women, stumbled and fell face forwards, causing her US competitor D'Agostino – who was running directly behind her – to hit the track as well, falling on the side of her body. As Hamblin lay in the foetal position on the track D'Agostino jumped up quickly and pulled the New Zealander to her feet. Moments after the two athletes had started running again, D'Agostino began faltering, her right leg injured as a result of the fall. Hamblin stopped running and turned to D'Agostino, reaching for her with two open arms – the race and Olympic glory, forgotten.
Expensive Victory
The American swimmer Michael Phelps ended his career after his fifth Games, in Rio de Janeiro in 2016, where at the age of 31 he won a further five gold medals and a silver, taking his tally to 23 Olympic titles and 28 medals! A record unlikely to be beaten any time soon. For his victory, Michael Phelps will receive about $ 149 thousand.
Michael Phelps' only silver medal of the Rio Olympics came at the hands of 21-year-old Singaporean swimmer Joseph Schooling. Schooling beat Phelps in the 100-meter butterfly, claiming his and Singapore's first gold medal in Olympic history. And for his achievement, Schooling will be paid handsomely. According to Fox Sports Australia, athletes who win Olympic gold medals get paid 1 million Singapore dollars for their achievements (roughly $750,000 American).
Dream came true
Brazil won the Olympic football gold medal for the first time in its history Saturday as it defeated Germany in a penalty shootout. Besides, Brazil's men's volleyball team also defeated Italy on Sunday to win their third gold medal.
Pleasant surprise
Russian sailor Stefania Elfutina was awarded a bronze medal in the women's RS:X windsurfing race at the Rio Olympics on Sunday. Elfutina scored a total of 69 points, winning the 27th medal for the Russian national team.
Economic inequality remains one of the most pressing issues in today's world. To measure the gap between the rich and the poor in each country, the Gini index is used. This coefficient reflects how income is distributed within a society: the closer the index is to 100, the greater the inequality. Let's explore which countries currently have the highest Gini index values
This year has been pivotal for Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency. One of the key milestones was the approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2024, Bitcoin also experienced a halving event, which is typically seen as a positive development for the digital asset. This year, the cryptocurrency is up 57%, and analysts remain optimistic about its future. However, they highlight four key factors that could influence Bitcoin's trajectory, both for better and for worse
Analytical periodical US News and World Report has presented its ranking of the best countries in the world in terms of quality of life, based on a survey of nearly 17,000 people. The list considers factors such as economic and political stability, a strong labor market, income equality, family-friendliness, safety, the quality of education, and healthcare systems. Let's find out which countries made it to the top of this list.
