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In pictures: Day 16
France prevailed dark horse Iceland 28-23 today to win its first ever Olympic gold medal in men's handball. Both teams paid much attention to their defence at the beginning of the game, tying 2-2 eight minutes into the match. The Icelanders, who were known for their sharp attack, appeared nail-biting in front of French solid defending line, with their top scorer Snorri Steinn Gudjonsson only netting once before the break.
In pictures: Day 16
Hungary beat the United States 14-10 to win the Olympic men's water polo gold meda here on August 24. Serbia beat Montenegro 6-4 for the bronze.
In Pictures: Day 16
The United States defeated Spain 118-107 to take the men's basketball gold medal at the Beijing Olympic Games on August 24, 2008.
In Pictures: Day 16
The United States defeats Brazil 3-1 to take the men's volleyball gold medal at the Beijing Olympic Games on August 24, 2008.
In Pictures: Day 16
Badar-Uugan Enkhbat from Mongolia wins the men's bantam (54kg) final of the Beijing Games boxing event on August 24, 2008.
In Pictures: Day 16
Gold medalists of Russia (R) and silver medalists of China stand on the podium at the awarding ceremony of the group all-around final of Beijing Olympic Games gymnastics rhythmic event in Beijing, China, August 24, 2008.
In Pictures: Day 16
Zou Shiming of China wins 48KG Boxing gold medal at Beijing Olmypic Games on August 24, 2008.
In Pictures: Day 16
S. Wansiru of Kenya wins men's marathon gold medal at Beijing Olympic at 2:06:32 on August 24,2008.
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