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Rio 2016: Best photos from Day 1 through Day 3 at the Summer Games in Rio

By Adam Frisk Global News

Posted August 8, 2016 5:28 pm

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Canada’s Charity Williams is tackled by Danielle Waterman of the U.K. during women’s pool C rugby action on August 7, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. — Canada’s Charity Williams is tackled by Danielle Waterman of the U.K. during women’s pool C rugby action on August 7, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Reuters/Alessandro Bianchi

It has been a busy first three days at the Rio Olympics, as Day 3 continues, here’s a look back at some of the best photos from the 2016 Summer Games so far.

Sophia Velikaia of Russia competes with Manon Brunet of France during women’s sabre individual semifinals, August 8, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. — Sophia Velikaia of Russia competes with Manon Brunet of France during women’s sabre individual semifinals, August 8, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Reuters/Lucy Nicholson

Team Canada celebrates after beating Serbia in women’s preliminary Group B action on August 8, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. — Team Canada celebrates after beating Serbia in women’s preliminary Group B action on August 8, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Reuters/Shannon Stapleton

France’s Sofiane Oumiha lands a punch on Honduras’ Teofimo Andres Lopez Rivera during the men’s light match at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro on August 7, 2016. — France’s Sofiane Oumiha lands a punch on Honduras’ Teofimo Andres Lopez Rivera during the men’s light match at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro on August 7, 2016. Yuri Cortez/AFP/Getty Images

Japan’s Yosuke Nakayama falls during the men’s 62kg weightlifting competition at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, August 8, 2016. — Japan’s Yosuke Nakayama falls during the men’s 62kg weightlifting competition at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, August 8, 2016. AP Photo/Mike Groll

Sweden’s Nathalie Hagman scores a penalty past the South Korean defence during the women’s preliminary handball match between Sweden and South Korea at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Aug. 8, 2016. — Sweden’s Nathalie Hagman scores a penalty past the South Korean defence during the women’s preliminary handball match between Sweden and South Korea at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Aug. 8, 2016. AP Photo/Ben Curtis

Canada’s Penny Oleksiak reacts to her silver medal performance in the women’s 100-metre butterfly at the 2016 Summer Olympics, Sunday, August 7, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. — Canada’s Penny Oleksiak reacts to her silver medal performance in the women’s 100-metre butterfly at the 2016 Summer Olympics, Sunday, August 7, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Canadian Press/Frank Gunn

Argentina’s Federico Pizarro tries to score a penalty during the men’s preliminary handball match between Denmark and Argentina at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016. — Argentina’s Federico Pizarro tries to score a penalty during the men’s preliminary handball match between Denmark and Argentina at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016. AP Photo/Matthias Schrader

Canada’s Kayla Moleschi celebrates with teammate Ghislaine Landry after scoring the winning try during the women’s rugby sevens quarter final match against France at the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016. — Canada’s Kayla Moleschi celebrates with teammate Ghislaine Landry after scoring the winning try during the women’s rugby sevens quarter final match against France at the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016. AP Photo/Themba Hadebe

Omar Assar of Egypt eyes the ball as he plays against Lei Kou of Ukraine during their table tennis match at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016. — Omar Assar of Egypt eyes the ball as he plays against Lei Kou of Ukraine during their table tennis match at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016. AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris

Oreane Lechenault of France competes on the beam during the women’s qualifications on August 7, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. — Oreane Lechenault of France competes on the beam during the women’s qualifications on August 7, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Reuters/Dylan Martinez

Gabrielle Douglas of the U.S. competes on the beam during the women’s qualifications on August 7, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. — Gabrielle Douglas of the U.S. competes on the beam during the women’s qualifications on August 7, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Reuters/Damir Sagolj

Esteban Grimalt of Chile competes during the men’s preliminary beach volleyball action on August 7, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. — Esteban Grimalt of Chile competes during the men’s preliminary beach volleyball action on August 7, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Reuters/Lucy Nicholson

Canada’s Charity Williams is tackled by Danielle Waterman of the U.K. during women’s pool C rugby action on August 7, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. — Canada’s Charity Williams is tackled by Danielle Waterman of the U.K. during women’s pool C rugby action on August 7, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Reuters/Alessandro Bianchi

Oliver Hegi of Switzerland competes on the floor during men’s gymnastics qualification round. — Oliver Hegi of Switzerland competes on the floor during men’s gymnastics qualification round. Reuters/Athit Perawongmetha

China’s Gu Xuesong competes during the men’s team archery 1/8 eliminations on August 6, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. — China’s Gu Xuesong competes during the men’s team archery 1/8 eliminations on August 6, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Reuters/Yves Herman

Japan’s Yoshiaki Oiwa, riding The Duke of Cavan, jumps out of the water during the equestrian preliminary event on August 8, 2016. — Japan’s Yoshiaki Oiwa, riding The Duke of Cavan, jumps out of the water during the equestrian preliminary event on August 8, 2016. Reuters/Tony Gentile

Georgia’s Lasha Shavdatuashvili, right, competes against Russia’s Denis Lartcev during the men’s 73-kg judo competition at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Aug. 8, 2016. — Georgia’s Lasha Shavdatuashvili, right, competes against Russia’s Denis Lartcev during the men’s 73-kg judo competition at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Aug. 8, 2016. AP Photo/Markus Schreiber

Russia’s Anna Sen in action against Alexandra Lacrabere of France during women’s preliminary Group B handball action on August 8, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. — Russia’s Anna Sen in action against Alexandra Lacrabere of France during women’s preliminary Group B handball action on August 8, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Reuters/ Marko Djurica

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