Before they even began, the Summer Olympics in Rio were plagued by concerns over pollution, political unrest and the Zika virus.
Then, Usain Bolt flashed a smile, Simone Biles leapt into our hearts and Michael Phelps won his 28th medal — prompting us to remember why we get so excited for the Olympics in the first place. (There were a few problems, of course, including a mysteriously green pool and the Ryan Lochte armed robbery saga.)
Now, after the closing ceremony on Sunday, the 2016 Olympic Games are over. What's a sports fan to do? Obsess way too early about the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, that's what. Read more...
More about Rio 2016, Rio2016, Tokyo Olympics, Tokyo, and Olympics 2016 Reported by Mashable 5 hours ago.
Then, Usain Bolt flashed a smile, Simone Biles leapt into our hearts and Michael Phelps won his 28th medal — prompting us to remember why we get so excited for the Olympics in the first place. (There were a few problems, of course, including a mysteriously green pool and the Ryan Lochte armed robbery saga.)
Now, after the closing ceremony on Sunday, the 2016 Olympic Games are over. What's a sports fan to do? Obsess way too early about the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, that's what. Read more...
More about Rio 2016, Rio2016, Tokyo Olympics, Tokyo, and Olympics 2016 Reported by Mashable 5 hours ago.