Aiming For Gold

Rio Olympics: Biles, Miller and the Monday moments you’re talking about

Joshua Berlinger
By Joshua Berlinger, CNN
2 minute read
Updated 1:51 PM EDT, Tue August 16, 2016
Shaunae Miller of the Bahamas <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2016/08/15/sport/allyson-felix-athletics-olympics/index.html" target="_blank">dives over the finish line</a> to win gold in the 400 meters on Monday, August 15. She edged American Allyson Felix by .07 seconds.
Shaunae Miller of the Bahamas dives over the finish line to win gold in the 400 meters on Monday, August 15. She edged American Allyson Felix by .07 seconds.
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Felix now has seven Olympic medals in her career. Jamaica's Shericka Jackson finished third.
Felix now has seven Olympic medals in her career. Jamaica's Shericka Jackson finished third.
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Kenya's David Rudisha successfully defends his Olympic title in the 800 meters.
Kenya's David Rudisha successfully defends his Olympic title in the 800 meters.
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Russia's Evgeny Tishchenko, in red, won a a decision over Kazahkstan's Vassiliy Levit, left, in the heavyweight final. But he was <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2016/08/15/sport/olympic-boxing-evgeny-tishchenko/index.html" target="_blank">booed on the medal stand</a> by fans who felt Levit deserved the victory.
Russia's Evgeny Tishchenko, in red, won a a decision over Kazahkstan's Vassiliy Levit, left, in the heavyweight final. But he was booed on the medal stand by fans who felt Levit deserved the victory.
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France's Wilhem Belocian reacts after a false start disqualified him from the 110-meter hurdles.
France's Wilhem Belocian reacts after a false start disqualified him from the 110-meter hurdles.
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Officials clean the track after heavy rain briefly interrupted competition.
Officials clean the track after heavy rain briefly interrupted competition.
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Jamaica's Deuce Carter competes in the 110-meter hurdles.
Jamaica's Deuce Carter competes in the 110-meter hurdles.
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A wildfire burns in hills near the field hockey venue before a quarterfinal match between Great Britain and Spain.
A wildfire burns in hills near the field hockey venue before a quarterfinal match between Great Britain and Spain.
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U.S. gymnast Simone Biles, who has already won the individual all-around and the vault, wobbles during the balance beam finals on Monday, August 15. She finished with the bronze.
U.S. gymnast Simone Biles, who has already won the individual all-around and the vault, wobbles during the balance beam finals on Monday, August 15. She finished with the bronze.
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Biles is comforted by compatriot Laurie Hernandez, who got silver on the beam. Dutch gymnast Sanne Wevers won the gold.
Biles is comforted by compatriot Laurie Hernandez, who got silver on the beam. Dutch gymnast Sanne Wevers won the gold.
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Poland's Anita Wlodarczyk competes in the hammer throw final, where she broke her own world record on her way to winning gold. Her record throw was 82.29 meters (269 feet, 11 inches).
Poland's Anita Wlodarczyk competes in the hammer throw final, where she broke her own world record on her way to winning gold. Her record throw was 82.29 meters (269 feet, 11 inches).
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American Helena Scutt sails before the start of a 49er FX race.
American Helena Scutt sails before the start of a 49er FX race.
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Hungarian goalkeeper Orsolya Kaso, left, competes against Australia in a water polo quarterfinal. Hungary won 13-11.
Hungarian goalkeeper Orsolya Kaso, left, competes against Australia in a water polo quarterfinal. Hungary won 13-11.
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The trainer of Moroccan boxer Mohammed Rabil sprays water onto Rabil's face during his welterweight bout against Uzbekistan's Shakhram Giyasov. Giyasov won to advance to the final.
The trainer of Moroccan boxer Mohammed Rabil sprays water onto Rabil's face during his welterweight bout against Uzbekistan's Shakhram Giyasov. Giyasov won to advance to the final.
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Italy's Elia Viviani celebrates after winning gold in the omnium track cycling event.
Italy's Elia Viviani celebrates after winning gold in the omnium track cycling event.
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Viviani, front, gets caught up in a crash during the points race portion of the omnium event. British cyclist Mark Cavendish <a href="http://edition.cnn.com/2016/08/15/sport/olympics-cycling-mark-cavendish-park-sanghoon/index.html" target="_blank">apologized for causing the crash,</a> which led to South Korea's Park Sang-hoon being taken off on a stretcher.
Viviani, front, gets caught up in a crash during the points race portion of the omnium event. British cyclist Mark Cavendish apologized for causing the crash, which led to South Korea's Park Sang-hoon being taken off on a stretcher.
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A picture taken underwater shows Chinese synchronized swimmers Huang Xuechen and Sun Wenyan competing in the duets preliminaries.
A picture taken underwater shows Chinese synchronized swimmers Huang Xuechen and Sun Wenyan competing in the duets preliminaries.
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Brazilian weightlifter Mateus Gregorio competes in the 105-kilogram (231-pound) category.
Brazilian weightlifter Mateus Gregorio competes in the 105-kilogram (231-pound) category.
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German diver Martin Wolfram practices at the Maria Lenk Aquatics Centre.
German diver Martin Wolfram practices at the Maria Lenk Aquatics Centre.
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A shamrock is shaved into the hair of Vancouver K, ridden by Ireland's Judy Reynolds, as they compete in the individual dressage competition.
A shamrock is shaved into the hair of Vancouver K, ridden by Ireland's Judy Reynolds, as they compete in the individual dressage competition.
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Refreshment bottles are held over women competing in the 10-kilometer open water swimming event.
Refreshment bottles are held over women competing in the 10-kilometer open water swimming event.
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Athletes start round one of the 3,000-meter steeplechase.
Athletes start round one of the 3,000-meter steeplechase.
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Canada's Allison Beveridge and Germany's Anna Knauer fall during the scratch race portion of the omnium track cycling event.
Canada's Allison Beveridge and Germany's Anna Knauer fall during the scratch race portion of the omnium track cycling event.
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Goh V Shem and Tan Wee Kiong of Malaysia celebrate after winning a quarterfinal badminton match.
Goh V Shem and Tan Wee Kiong of Malaysia celebrate after winning a quarterfinal badminton match.
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U.S. athlete Emma Coburn competes in the 3,000-meter steeplechase final. She won the bronze.
U.S. athlete Emma Coburn competes in the 3,000-meter steeplechase final. She won the bronze.
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Rio Olympics: Day 10
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A slip of the foot.

A dive to the finish.

And the end of an era.

Here are the Rio moments from Monday that have everyone talking.

Biles’ Bronze

So Simone Biles didn’t win five gold medals.

A slip on the balance beam cost her the chance to be the first female gymnast to achieve the feat at a single Games since 1904.

She still took home bronze.

Whoa. Simone Biles of the United States slips to take bronze in the balance beam final.
Whoa. Simone Biles of the United States slips to take bronze in the balance beam final.
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So yes, now we know that Biles is human and not some sort of gymnastics robot-god built only to win gold medals.

But it’s her reaction that showed she has the true spirit of an Olympian.

“I’m not disappointed in the medal that I received because anyone would love to have a bronze at an Olympic Games,” she said. “I’m disappointed in the routine that I did.”

One more event to go for Biles – the floor final – which some say is her strongest routine.

Dive FTW

Shaunae Miller’s finish to the 400m was picture perfect.

Shaunae Miller dives over the finish line to win the gold medal in the women's 400m final.
Shaunae Miller dives over the finish line to win the gold medal in the women's 400m final.
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The Bahamanian runner was able to win gold – the country’s first medal in Rio – upsetting American Allyson Felix and denying her a fifth gold medal.

“This is the moment I have been waiting for, I just gave it my all,” the 22-year-old said after winning.

“I am just so happy, so grateful, such emotions I just can’t say.”

The dive had some people talking about the move’s legality and fairness.

Others said it just showed that she had the heart of a champion, literally sacrificing her body for that extra edge.

Legendary Olympian Michael Johnson came to her defense.

“Shaunae Miller’s dive was to recover from falling. Sprinters know the quickest way across the line is a well timed lean. Trust me on that,” he tweeted.

Besides questioning and belittling others’ achievements, Twitter issued its other usual response – brilliant memes.

The tables have turned

Swimming is done at the Olympics, but Ledecky fever hasn’t subsided.

Days after a photo of the swimming star asking for fellow Olympic star Michael Phelps’ autograph popped up online, the two decided to re-create the image today.

Winners are grinners

Was Usain Bolt throwing some shade at his competition?

Probably not, but the smirk on his face in one photo is just priceless.

Usain Bolt of Jamaica competes in the Men's 100 meter semifinal on Day 9 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Usain Bolt of Jamaica competes in the Men's 100 meter semifinal on Day 9 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
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The photo is from a semifinal, but we still love it nonetheless.

Again, the Internet responded with phenomenal memes. Bravo, internet. Bravo.

CNN’s Steve Visser contributed to this report