Summary

  • Women's 200m final: 1 Thompson, 2 Schippers, 3 Bowie, 5 Asher-Smith

  • Men's 200m semis: Gatlin fails to make final; Bolt wins his semi in 19.78

  • GB's Gemili through to Thursday's final

  • GB's Cindy Ofili fourth and sister Tiffany Porter seventh in 100m hurdles final

  • Hockey: GB women beat New Zealand 3-0 to reach final

  • Sailing: Clark & Mills' bid to seal women's 470 gold postponed

  • Football: Neymar scores as Brazil make men's final

  1. athletics

    Athleticspublished at 02:21 British Summer Time 18 August 2016

    Colin Jackson
    Two-time world 110m hurdles champion on BBC TV

    It was an exciting semi-final wasn't it? That is what we like to see. A race with big names, competitive and someone you might not expect just sneaks through.

    Justin Gatlin was working hard and tried to stick with him. Yohan Blake also struggling. Wow. 

    200m finish
  2. athletics

    Gemili throughpublished at 02:21 British Summer Time 18 August 2016

    Men's 200m

    Adam Gemili is through! He's in the final, and Yohan Blake and Justin Gatlin are both not.

  3. athletics

    GATLIN OUTpublished at 02:19 British Summer Time 18 August 2016

    Men's 200m semis

    Wow! A very close race and a shock result as Justin Gatlin is run out of it. Alonso Edward wins it in 20.07, Churanda Martina of the Netherlands is second.

    Justin Gatlin is only third, Yohan Blake SIXTH. 

  4. athletics

    Athleticspublished at 02:18 British Summer Time 18 August 2016

    Women's long jump final

    Tianna Bartoletta has just gone 7.17m to lead! One jump left.

  5. Get involved #bbcrio2016published at 02:17 British Summer Time 18 August 2016

    Becca: Usain Bolt casually jogging over the line  

    Sam Holloway: Sheer fluid poetry, watching Bolt run. Can't wait for the final.  

  6. athletics

    'He was supposed to slow down!'published at 02:17 British Summer Time 18 August 2016

    Usain Bolt

    Usain Bolt: "Andre was supposed to slow down! He didn't. I said what are you doing it is the semis?! He said he had to push me, so whatever.

    "I was a bit lazy, I don't know why today, but I executed it.

    "I was watching the 100m and when I crossed the line Steve Cram said I am immortal now. I love that."

  7. athletics

    Athleticspublished at 02:16 British Summer Time 18 August 2016

    Men's 200m semis

    Justin Gatlin and GB runner Nat Mitchell-Blake in the third and final semi. 20.09 is currently the second and final fastest loser spot. 

  8. athletics

    'Not today, Andre'published at 02:15 British Summer Time 18 August 2016

    Men's 200m semis

    Darren Campbell
    Former British sprinter on BBC Radio 5 live

    I don't think Usain realised that De Grasse was there until the last moment, so that finger shake was like "na, na, na, na, not today."

    BoltImage source, EPA
  9. athletics

    'I gave it my best shot'published at 02:14 British Summer Time 18 August 2016

    Men's 200m semis

    Adam Gemili: "I hope I am through. I am disappointed with that run. It is a good time, but I know I am better than that. I did not run my own race but 20.08 might make the final and if it is I'll get it right tomorrow. I gave it my best shot."

  10. athletics

    Athleticspublished at 02:14 British Summer Time 18 August 2016

    Men's 200m semis

    Michael Johnson
    Four-time Olympic gold medallist athlete on BBC One

    Adam Gemili got really tight at the end, the shoulders up high and that makes it really tough. 

    An interesting run by Usain Bolt, he got out fast and quick and let off a bit. De Grasse decided he was going to have a bit of fun and go and get him.

  11. athletics

    Athleticspublished at 02:14 British Summer Time 18 August 2016

    Men's 200m semis

    That time means that Danny Talbot is now definitely out. 

  12. athletics

    Reese into the leadpublished at 02:13 British Summer Time 18 August 2016

    Women's long jump

    Under pressure, out of sorts - but class is permanent. Brittney Reese pulls a rabbit out of the hat to jump 7.09m and move into the lead with one jump left...

  13. athletics

    'He may still make it'published at 02:11 British Summer Time 18 August 2016

    Men's 200m semis

    Tom Fordyce
    Chief sports writer in Rio

    Adam Gemili shaking his head after that, but with 20.08 secs behind the blistering Bolt he may still make it through. Fighting it hard through the last 30m as the pressure came on, perversely making running fast that much harder.

  14. athletics

    Bolt clocks 19.78published at 02:11 British Summer Time 18 August 2016

    Men's 200m semis

    Darren Campbell
    Former British sprinter on BBC Radio 5 live

    Usain Bolt really played with the field. 

    As he entered the straight he opened up his stride and maybe got up to about gear three.

    Bolt
  15. 'Excellent chance for Adam'published at 02:11 British Summer Time 18 August 2016

    Men's 200m semis

    Colin Jackson
    Two-time world 110m hurdles champion on BBC TV

    So close to that magical 20 second mark so Adam Gemili has an excellent chance of holding on. 

  16. athletics

    Athleticspublished at 02:10 British Summer Time 18 August 2016

    Men's 200m semis

    Usain Bolt may be the first man to moonwalk a 200m race in 19.78 seconds. He and Andre de Grasse could have had a chat down the last 60m. 

  17. athletics

    Bolt in 19.78published at 02:10 British Summer Time 18 August 2016

    Men's 200m semis

    Usain Bolt makes it look as easy as ever, already looking around at 120m, this is fast, this is slick - 19.78secs!

    I tell you what, that's quick. His fastest of the year.

    Andre de Grasse was right with him too, second in 19.80.

    And Adam Gemili is third, great time of 20.08. Could be enough...

  18. athletics

    Athleticspublished at 02:08 British Summer Time 18 August 2016

    Men's 200m semis

    GO!

  19. Get involved #bbcrio2016published at 02:08 British Summer Time 18 August 2016

    Sam Holloway: Was just about to go to bed, but here's Usain Bolt. Might as well stay and watch; he never sticks around long.  

  20. athletics

    Athleticspublished at 02:07 British Summer Time 18 August 2016

    Men's 200m semis

    The loudest cheer of the night as Usain Bolt gets his name called out. A quick rub of the head. But minimal clowning.

    FOCUS.