What they say

“I went down and I was like, ‘What’s happening, why am I on the ground?’ Then suddenly this hand was on my shoulder, like ‘Get up, get up, we have to finish this’. That girl is the Olympic spirit right there.”

Nikki Hamblin, New Zealand runner, on falling during the 5,000m heats and the help she received from US rival Abbey D’Agostino

“I have some feng shui, so I changed my name because this one is better for me. I changed it from ‘Wei’ to ‘V’. It stands for ‘victory’ and is easier to remember.”

Goh V Shem, Malaysian badminton player, on changing his middle name

“Obviously I’d love her to bits even if she was rubbish, but she’s not.”

Jason Kenny, Britain’s triple gold medal track cyclist, on fiancee Laura Trott, who won two golds in Rio

“Yes there was rain (during qualifying), wind, and today it’s sunny. So I think at the victory ceremony it will be snowing. I get all four seasons.”

Sandra Perkovic, Croatian discus champion

“I kind of have to suck it up this week. On a regular week I wouldn’t do it, but for this week I’ll do as I’m told.”

Lisa Maguire, Irish golfer, on caddying for twin sister Leona

“To walk away from your first Olympics with five medals and four in gold, how can you be disappointed? It’s exciting it’s over, but kind of sad, too.”

Simone Biles, US gymnast, after wrapping up a fabulous Olympic debut