The Very Best of 2016 Rio Olympics: The First Golds

August 8, 2016 20:10

1/13 Brazil's historic Marcana stadium was filled to the rim with excited fans ready to witness the Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony. Photo by: Getty Images
2/13 Brazil's historic Marcana stadium was filled to the rim with excited fans ready to witness the Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony. Photo by: Getty Images
3/13 Brazil's historic Marcana stadium was filled to the rim with excited fans ready to witness the Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony. Photo by: Getty Images
4/13 The Olympic Torch get lit in front of thousands of eager fans waiting for the start of the 2016 Rio Olympics. Photo by Getty Images
5/13 The Olympic Torch get lit in front of thousands of eager fans waiting for the start of the 2016 Rio Olympics. Photo by Getty Images
6/13 Virginia Thrasher became the fist athlete to pick up a gold Medal at the Rio 2016 Olympics as she scored 208 points in the 10m Air rifle competition.
7/13 Virginia Thrasher became the fist athlete to pick up a gold Medal at the Rio 2016 Olympics as she scored 208 points in the 10m Air rifle competition.
8/13 Andy Murray began his gold medal defense against Serbian Viktor Troicki winning 6-3 , 6-2 to reach the second round at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
9/13 Canadian Janine Beckie became a record holder in the 2016 Rio Olympics after scoring the fastest goal in Soccer at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
10/13 Brazil fans were left fuming after the Seleçao drew even against South Africa
11/13 US Men's Basketball Team showed no mercy as they steamrolled China in a heavy 119-62 win in the first round of the 2016 Rio Olympics
12/13 Serena Willams debuted against Daria Gavrilova in the first round of the 2016 Rio Olympics with a 6-4, 6-2 win.
13/13 Argentine Judo sensation Paula Pareto becomes the first South American to win gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics.