Jay GreesonWeekend winners
Usain Bolt. We could make almost all of these Olympics, but you have to start with Bolt, who defended his 100 meter title and made it look almost effortless. We may not know much, but we know for sure that being called “The fastest man in the world” is a very cool title. (Although being called the fastest woman on the planet seems both cool and shady, you know?)
Michael Phelps. What an exit. What a career. Hey if he wants to come back, more power to him. But if he swims into the sunset, this final chapter was every bit as impressive and awe-inspiring as all the previous ones.
Simone Biles. Wow. The excellence that is on display in these Games is staggering. History from Bolt (the only three-time 100 gold medalist) to Phelps (the all-time all-timer in terms of medals) to a ton of others. And still, Biles may be the star of the show before all is complete. She has competed in three events (all-around, team and vault) and has three gold medals.
Olympics golf. Despite a slew of the biggest names sitting this one out, Sunday’s showdown between some of the biggest names in the Olympics had the feel of being a major and befitting Olympic gold. In the end Justin Rose’s brilliant chip shot set up birdie on the 72nd hole to topple Henrik Stenson and American Matt Kuchar. Of course, Johnny Miller’s parting zinger – “By the way, no mosquitos, that I saw” aimed at those who skipped because of Zika concerns – was the capper to a fun final round of golf.