There were so many highlights on Day 6 of Athletics at Rio 2016 Olympics, but Elaine Thompson beating Dafne Schippers in the 200m final to win the double has to be the pick of the cherries.
However, USA having a clean sweep of medals in the women’s 100m Hurdles equally has a strong case for the best action of the day.
So also was that of Conselsus Kipruto who stormed to an Olympic Record to clinch the men’s 3000m Steeplechase title. Meanwhile in the Long Jump, Tianna Bartoletta jumped a Personal Best of 7.17mto take GOLD from Brittney Reese who Silver.
In the men’s 200m, Justin Gatlin’s shock elimination makes the coast clearer for Usain Bolt who remains the favourite to retain his title.
While in the Decathlon, defending champion champion Aston Eaton leads by 4621 points after four events and looking well to successfully defend his Olympic title.
