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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Athletes compete in the women's 3,000-meter steeplechase first round.
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Patrick Hausding of Germany swims in the green-colored water of the diving pool at the Maria Lenk Aquatics Center.