NY Times · Aug 20, 2016
Rio Olympics Today: So Many Medals, So Little Time
After two weeks of world records, heartwarming stories and a healthy dose of controversy, the 2016 Rio Olympic Games come down to this: two days of nonstop jubilation and heartbreak — and unending medal ceremonies. Here’s what’s happening Saturday:
• Can the Americans run a relay without messing it up? LaShawn Merritt leads a U.S. team that should be favored over Jamaica in the men‘s 4x400-meter relay. Keep a close eye on the baton (and watch out for Trinidad). In the women’s version of the relay, it figures to again be the Americans, led by Allyson Felix, and the Jamaicans running for gold in a rematch of last night’s thrilling race.