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The 23 Best, Funniest, Weirdest Photos of the Rio Olympics

  • Matthew McConaughey sits by himself, absolutely loves it.
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    Matthew McConaughey sits by himself, absolutely loves it.

    Matthew McConaughey sits by himself, absolutely loves it.
  • Shaunae Miller of the Bahamas dives to win gold over American Allyson Felix in the Women’s 400m.
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    Shaunae Miller of the Bahamas dives to win gold over American Allyson Felix in the Women’s 400m.

    Shaunae Miller of the Bahamas dives to win gold over American Allyson Felix in the Women’s 400m.
  • Usain Bolt and Andre de Grasse laugh as they approach the finish line in the Men’s 200m Semifinals.
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    Usain Bolt and Andre de Grasse laugh as they approach the finish line in the Men’s 200m Semifinals.

    Usain Bolt and Andre de Grasse laugh as they approach the finish line in the Men’s 200m Semifinals.
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  • Usain Bolt wags a finger at Andre de Grasse after de Grasse challenges him towards the end of the Men’s 200m Semifinals.
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    Usain Bolt wags a finger at Andre de Grasse after de Grasse challenges him towards the end of the Men’s 200m Semifinals.

    Usain Bolt wags a finger at Andre de Grasse after de Grasse challenges him towards the end of the Men’s 200m Semifinals.
  • Simone Manuel reacts to becoming the first African-American woman to win gold in an individual swimming event, the 100m Freestyle.
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    Simone Manuel reacts to becoming the first African-American woman to win gold in an individual swimming event, the 100m Freestyle.

    Simone Manuel reacts to becoming the first African-American woman to win gold in an individual swimming event, the 100m Freestyle.
  • It all goes wrong for Japan’s Hiroki Ogita on the pole vault.
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    It all goes wrong for Japan’s Hiroki Ogita on the pole vault.

    It all goes wrong for Japan’s Hiroki Ogita on the pole vault.
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  • Nia Ali celebrates with her son Titus after winning silver in the Women’s 100m Hurdles.
    7/23

    Nia Ali celebrates with her son Titus after winning silver in the Women’s 100m Hurdles.

    Nia Ali celebrates with her son Titus after winning silver in the Women’s 100m Hurdles.
  • Usain Bolt grins at the competition during the Men’s 100m Semifinals.
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    Usain Bolt grins at the competition during the Men’s 100m Semifinals.

    Usain Bolt grins at the competition during the Men’s 100m Semifinals.
  • Michael Phelps mean mugs Chad Le Clos of South Africa before the Men’s 200m Butterfly Seminfinals.
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    Michael Phelps mean mugs Chad Le Clos of South Africa before the Men’s 200m Butterfly Seminfinals.

    Michael Phelps mean mugs Chad Le Clos of South Africa before the Men’s 200m Butterfly Seminfinals.
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  • Chad Le Clos watches Michael Phelps beat him in the 200m Butterfly Semifinal.
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    Chad Le Clos watches Michael Phelps beat him in the 200m Butterfly Semifinal.

    Chad Le Clos watches Michael Phelps beat him in the 200m Butterfly Semifinal.
  • Brianna Rollins ©, Nia Ali ®, and Kristi Castlin celebrate becoming the first American women to go 1-2-3 in the Women’s 100m Hurdles Final.
    11/23

    Brianna Rollins ©, Nia Ali ®, and Kristi Castlin celebrate becoming the first American women to go 1-2-3 in the Women’s 100m Hurdles Final.

    Brianna Rollins ©, Nia Ali ®, and Kristi Castlin celebrate becoming the first American women to go 1-2-3 in the Women’s 100m Hurdles Final.
  • German twins Anna and Lisa Hahner celebrate as they finish the Women’s Marathon together. Somehow, this caused controversy.
    12/23

    German twins Anna and Lisa Hahner celebrate as they finish the Women’s Marathon together. Somehow, this caused controversy.

    German twins Anna and Lisa Hahner celebrate as they finish the Women’s Marathon together. Somehow, this caused controversy.
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  • lia Zakharov of Russia participates in the men’s diving competition.
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    lia Zakharov of Russia participates in the men’s diving competition.

    lia Zakharov of Russia participates in the men’s diving competition.
  • Armenian weightlifter Andranik Karapetyan’s elbow explodes as he attempts to lift 430 pounds for the bronze medal.
    14/23

    Armenian weightlifter Andranik Karapetyan’s elbow explodes as he attempts to lift 430 pounds for the bronze medal.

    Armenian weightlifter Andranik Karapetyan’s elbow explodes as he attempts to lift 430 pounds for the bronze medal.
  • Runner Feyisa Lilesa forms a sign of protest against the Ethiopian government and its treatment of the Oromo people, a heritage which Lilesa shares.
    15/23

    Runner Feyisa Lilesa forms a sign of protest against the Ethiopian government and its treatment of the Oromo people, a heritage which Lilesa shares.

    Runner Feyisa Lilesa forms a sign of protest against the Ethiopian government and its treatment of the Oromo people, a heritage which Lilesa shares.
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  • Simone Biles in action on the balance beam.
    16/23

    Simone Biles in action on the balance beam.

    Simone Biles in action on the balance beam.
  • Italy against Egypt was a clash of cultures on the beach volleyball court.
    17/23

    Italy against Egypt was a clash of cultures on the beach volleyball court.

    Italy against Egypt was a clash of cultures on the beach volleyball court.
  • 18/23

    Ethiopian runner Etenesh Diro continues to compete in the 3000M Steeplechase after losing her shoe.

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  • The green pool.
    19/23

    The green pool.

    The green pool.
  • Ibitaj Muhammad becomes the first American woman to compete in a hijab.
    20/23

    Ibitaj Muhammad becomes the first American woman to compete in a hijab.

    Ibitaj Muhammad becomes the first American woman to compete in a hijab.
  • Vanderlei de Lima lights the Olympic flame.
    21/23

    Vanderlei de Lima lights the Olympic flame.

    Vanderlei de Lima lights the Olympic flame.
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  • 22/23

    Pita Nikolas Aufatofua of Tonga bears his nation’s flag (and sets off the Internet swooning).

  • Team USA enters during the Opening Ceremony.
    23/23

    Team USA enters during the Opening Ceremony.

    Team USA enters during the Opening Ceremony.
Matthew McConaughey sits by himself, absolutely loves it.
Shaunae Miller of the Bahamas dives to win gold over American Allyson Felix in the Women’s 400m.
Usain Bolt and Andre de Grasse laugh as they approach the finish line in the Men’s 200m Semifinals.
Usain Bolt wags a finger at Andre de Grasse after de Grasse challenges him towards the end of the Men’s 200m Semifinals.
Simone Manuel reacts to becoming the first African-American woman to win gold in an individual swimming event, the 100m Freestyle.
It all goes wrong for Japan’s Hiroki Ogita on the pole vault.
Nia Ali celebrates with her son Titus after winning silver in the Women’s 100m Hurdles.
Usain Bolt grins at the competition during the Men’s 100m Semifinals.
Michael Phelps mean mugs Chad Le Clos of South Africa before the Men’s 200m Butterfly Seminfinals.
Chad Le Clos watches Michael Phelps beat him in the 200m Butterfly Semifinal.
Brianna Rollins ©, Nia Ali ®, and Kristi Castlin celebrate becoming the first American women to go 1-2-3 in the Women’s 100m Hurdles Final.
German twins Anna and Lisa Hahner celebrate as they finish the Women’s Marathon together. Somehow, this caused controversy.
lia Zakharov of Russia participates in the men’s diving competition.
Armenian weightlifter Andranik Karapetyan’s elbow explodes as he attempts to lift 430 pounds for the bronze medal.
Runner Feyisa Lilesa forms a sign of protest against the Ethiopian government and its treatment of the Oromo people, a heritage which Lilesa shares.
Simone Biles in action on the balance beam.
Italy against Egypt was a clash of cultures on the beach volleyball court.
The green pool.
Ibitaj Muhammad becomes the first American woman to compete in a hijab.
Vanderlei de Lima lights the Olympic flame.
Team USA enters during the Opening Ceremony.
Esquire

From Bolt to Phelps, from McConaughey to ​the green pool. Sadly no Harambe.

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