Keeping it Rio is your daily guide to can’t-miss events and the headlines you need to start your Olympic day. THE GOLD STANDARDWinning two dozen Olympic gold medals would be seen as a coup in all but a handful of countries. China is among that handful, after its Olympians captured 32 golds or more at three straight Summer Games, dating back to 2004. HOPE IS STILL SOLOThe United States crashed out of Olympic women’s soccer a week ago — but people are still condemning goalkeeper Hope Solo for lashing out in defeat. ATHLETICS: WOMEN’S 800mFinal, 8:15 p.m. (CBC)Melissa Bishop did not advance past the 800m preliminary stage four years ago in London.
Source: National Post August 20, 2016 13:30 UTC