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The 2016 Summer Olympics, also known as Rio 2016, were held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from August 5 to August 21, 2016. Here are some notable moments and achievements from the games:

Medal Count:

• United States: 46 gold, 37 silver, 38 bronze = 121 total
• Great Britain: 27 gold, 23 silver, 17 bronze = 67 total
• China: 26 gold, 18 silver, 26 bronze = 70 total

Notable Moments:

• Simone Biles (USA) won 4 gold medals in gymnastics, including the individual all-around title.
• Michael Phelps (USA) won 5 gold medals and 1 silver medal, becoming the most decorated Olympian of all time with 28 medals.
• Usain Bolt (Jamaica) won 3 gold medals in track and field, including the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay titles.
• Katie Ledecky (USA) won 5 gold medals in swimming, setting world records in the 200m and 400m freestyle events.
• Neymar Jr. (Brazil) led the Brazilian soccer team to the semifinals, where they lost to Germany.

New Sports and Events:

• Rugby sevens made its Olympic debut, with Fiji winning the gold medal.
• Golf returned to the Olympics after a 112-year absence, with Justin Rose (Great Britain) winning the men's individual title.
• Skateboarding, BMX freestyle, and surfing made their Olympic debuts, with the United States winning the first-ever Olympic medals in these sports.

Controversies:

• The Rio Olympics were plagued by construction delays, budget overruns, and concerns about water quality and Zika virus transmission.
• The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) banned Russia from competing due to a state-sponsored doping program.
• The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) faced criticism for its handling of the Ryan Lochte robbery incident, which was later disputed by Brazilian authorities.

Closing Ceremony:

• The closing ceremony featured a performance by Brazilian singer Anitta and a tribute to the athletes who competed in the games.
• The Olympic flame was extinguished, marking the official end of the 2016 Summer Olympics.