The good, the bad, and the ugly from Rio 2016

As Rio 2016 comes to a close, the world is left with numerous memories that will remain in Olympic lore for years to come.

While most will remember South America's first Olympics for athletes such as Michael Phelps, Usain Bolt, Katie Ledecky, or Simone Biles, there are others who will be remembered for different reasons.

Here's the good, the bad, and the ugly from the Rio 2016 Olympic Summer Games:

The Good

Oiled-up Tongan flag bearer steals opening ceremony

With a population roughly the same as Green Bay, Wis., it's a safe bet most North Americans didn't know much about Tonga prior to Rio 2016. But the Tongan flag bearer took care of that problem during the opening ceremony. Pita Taufatofau strutted onto the Olympic scene carrying his nation's flag, and not much else. As his exposed muscle-bound upper body glistened under the Rio lights, the 32-year-old introduced his country to the world. Is everyone in Tonga this good looking? Do they always smear oil all over themselves? An appearance on the "Today Show" followed and Taufatofau became the star of the Olympics. He finally competed on Day 15 in taekwondo, losing 16-1 in his first-round match, but his result was unimportant, he'd already ensured a winning legacy from Rio 2016.

Read: Tonga's shirtless flag bearer comes in hot

U.S. athlete runs 1600m on torn ACL

Running 5000m in 17:10 would be an incredible feat for most human beings. Now, imagine completing the last 1600m with a torn ACL. That's what USA's Abbey D'Agostino accomplished in the women's 5000m race at Rio 2016. After colliding with New Zealander Nikki Hamblin during, the 24-year-old American tore her ACL and looked unable to continue. In a great show of the Olympic spirit, Hamblin assisted her rival around the track as the two were able to finish. If there was a gold medal awarded for highest pain tolerance, the American would undoubtedly top the podium.

The Bad

Haitian sprinter tumbles on first hurdle

Imagine training for years to reach the Olympics and then have your dream come crashing down in less than two seconds? For Haitian hurdler Jeffrey Julmis, that's exactly what happened in the 110m hurdles. After mugging for the camera during introductions, Julmis promptly smashed into the first hurdle just 10 meters from the starting blocks, flipping over the obstacle, and landing on his back. He would rise and finish the race well behind the other competitors before being disqualified.

Ryan Lochte

There's just over seven billion people on Earth, and it's a safe bet the majority of them know Lochte embellished a robbery story in Rio, so let's keep moving.

Read: Lochte accepts responsibility for 'immature behavior'

Chad le Clos' shadow-boxing fail

A wise man once said, "You come at the king, you best not miss." South Africa's Le Clos came at King Michael Phelps prior to the 200m butterfly final at Rio 2016, and boy did he ever miss. While Le Clos' shadow-boxing routine in front of an uber-focused Phelps gave birth to a new meme, his performance in the race left much to be desired. The Olympic king reclaimed his crown in the event, while Le Clos finished off the podium.

The Ugly

French race walker suffers gastrointestinal failure

When discussing the most painful Olympic events, most may not have race walking high on their list, but the event at Rio 2016 proved it belongs. Of the 80 competitors that began the 50km race, only 49 would finish. One of those who did was France's Yohann Diniz, despite numerous incidents that deemed the result unlikely. The pre-race favorite was leading when violent gastrointestinal issues felled him on the course. He would eventually collapse, but somehow manage to finish the race in eighth spot. An astonishing result in an otherwise "crappy" experience.

Hope Solo

In one of the more shocking results of the tournament, the powerhouse U.S. women's soccer team was ousted in the quarterfinals by Sweden. Instead of handling the setback with class and congratulating the Swedes on the victory, goalkeeper Solo went out with guns blazing, calling the victors "a bunch of cowards" for the way they played. A coward is "someone who is too afraid to do what is right or expected; someone who is not at all brave or courageous." Losing as a heavy favorite on the Olympic stage certainly sounds unexpected, doesn't it?

Read: Hope Solo calls Sweden 'cowards' after shocking upset

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