PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 8 at the Rio Olympics

Michael Phelps captured his 23rd and final Olympic gold medal on Saturday as the United States sealed a week of dominance in the pool by winning the men's and women's medley relays.Denmark's......

Ledecky smashes record in 800m to take freestyle treble

IMAGE: Katie Ledecky of the United States celebrates winning gold and setting a new world record. Photograph: Adam Pretty/Getty Images. Katie Ledecky of the United States destroyed the field in......

Phelps wins historic 21st Olympic gold

IMAGE: From left, gold medalist Townley Haas, Conor Dwyer, Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps of the United States pose during the medal presentation for the Men's 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay Final.......

More records fall as legendary Phelps wins his 19th Olympic gold

IMAGE: Michael Phelps of USA celebrates. Photograph: David Gray/Reuters. Michael Phelps won the 19th gold medal of his Olympic swimming career on Sunday after helping the US men's team to victory......