Russia won its fourth fencing gold medal on August 13, beating Ukraine in the women’s team sabre event. It was the seventh overall medal in fencing for the Russians, by far the most of any country. Here are the Day 8 highlights from the Rio Games.
Rio Olympics, Day 8
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Uzbekistan's Rustam Tulaganov (right) blocks a punch by Russia's Yevgeny Tishchenko during a men's heavy (91-kilogram) semifinal.
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Uladzislau Hancharou of Belarus competes during the men's trampoline qualifications at the Rio Olympic Arena in Barra da Tijuca.
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Iran's Sohrab Moradi competes during the men's weightlifting 94-kilogram event.
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U.S. fencers Ibtihaj Muhammad (left) and Dagmara Wozniak celebrate after winning the women’s team saber bronze medal bout with Italy.