Raised in the favela, racism inspires Brazil's golden girl to greatness

IMAGE: Brazil's Rafaela Silva celebrates after winning the gold medal in the Women's 57 kg judo gold medal contest on Day 3 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 2 in Rio de Janeiro, on......

Gay athletes at Rio Games bring hope to LGBT cause in Brazil

IMAGE: Rugby player Isadora Cerullo (BRA) of Brazil kisses Marjorie, a volunteer, after receiving her wedding proposal on the sidelines of the women's rugby medal ceremony at the Rio Games on......

Lochte apologises, team mate pays fine for lying to Brazil police

- US tabloid press dubbed him "The Ugly American" and "The Lochte Mess Monster", turning on the once beloved champion and saying his behaviour played into the worst stereotypes of Americans abroad.......

Refugee wins over fans in clash with world champion

IMAGE: Refugee and judo athlete Popole Misenga to Democratic Republic of Congo looks on during a training session. Photograph: Buda Mendes/Getty Images When Congolese refugee Popole Misenga......

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 3 at the Games

Hosts Brazil won their first gold of the Rio 2016 Summer Games after Rafaela Silva won the women's-57kg judo event on Monday. Another country to open their 'gold account' was Croatia,......