South Africa was banned from the Olympic Games due to the country’s racist policies.
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USA's men's hockey team beat Canada's for the first time in 12 years.
The Summer Olympic Games opening ceremony was held outdoors for the first time ever.
American swimmer Michael Phelps became the first person to win eight gold medals at one Olympic Games.
Charlotte Cooper won a gold medal, making her the first individual female Olympic champion.
Australian swimmer Kyle Chalmers won the 100-meter freestyle gold medal in the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
